Quotes about Fairness

There are always two sides to every story, and it is generally wise, and safe, and charitable, to take the best; and yet there is probably no one way in which persons are so liable to be wrong, as in presuming the worst is true, and in forming and expressing their judgement of others, and of their actions, without waiting till all the truth is known.

Sir, I say that justice is truth in action.

Justice is truth in action.

America has an obligation to secure its borders, but it is wrong to pass laws that treat human beings as something less than human. If my father were alive, he would be in the forefront of the struggle for a fair and humane reform of our immigration laws.

At Manchester City, the women are not second-class citizens in any regard. We are treated exactly the same way - it's a level playing field.

We're going to have to become very aggressive in addressing justice issues that have to do with fairness and doing that which is equitable and honoring to God.

If corporations and rich people who made fortunes out of us during the boom are not paying their fair share then reform the tax system and close down the tax havens.

To me, there are four F's in a good tax system: it ought to be flatter, fairer, finite and family-friendly.

What I agree with is that we need a significantly changed taxation system. And the one that I've advocated is based on tithing, because I think God is a pretty fair guy. And he said, you know, if you give me a tithe, it doesn't matter how much you make.

Always carry with you a little reasonable doubt, should you meet someone who needs to be found innocent.

Count no day lost in which you waited your turn, took only your share and sought advantage over no one.

We must be just, even when we are terribly hurt.