Quotes about Fairness

The equalization of fortunes may have some slight tendency to stifle animosity and to prevent dissension. But its effect is always inconsiderable, and often doubtful; since those who think themselves entitled to superiority will not patiently brook equality.

The precepts of the law may be comprehended under these three points: to live honestly, to hurt no man willfully, and to render every man his due carefully.

It would then be most admirably adapted to the purposes of justice, if laws properly enacted were, as far as circumstances admitted, of themselves to mark out all cases, and to abandon as few as possible to the discretion of the judge.

Lenience will operate with greater force, in some instances than rigor. It is therefore my first wish to have all of my conduct distinguished by it.

Let him that is without stone among you cast the first thing he can lay his hands on.

Men and women aren't the same. And they won't be the same. That doesn't mean that they can't be treated fairly.

I think the first duty of society is justice.

No person connected with me by blood or marriage will be appointed to office.

I'm for truth, no matter who tells it. I'm for justice, no matter who it's for or against.

I'm for truth, no matter who tells it. I'm for justice, no matter who is for or against it.

I'm for truth, no matter who tells it. I'm for justice, no matter who it is for or against.

Justice: so that you'll speak the truth, frankly and without evasions, and act as you should—and as other people deserve.