Quotes about Impartiality

But in all cases we must guard most carefully against what is pleasant, and pleasure itself, because we are not impartial judges of it.

Equals should be treated equally and unequals unequally.

I think the time has come for the United States to do even-handed justice.

God has made me willing to do any thing that I can do, consistent with truth, for the sake of peace, and that I might not be a stumbling-block to others. For this reason I can cheerfully forego, and give up, what I verily believe, after the most mature and impartial search, is my right, in some instances.

Equal Justice Under Law.

To none will we sell, to none deny or delay, right or justice.

The Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work.

The law no passion can disturb. 'Tis void of desire and fear, lust and anger. 'Tis mens sine affectu, written reason, retaining some measure of the divine perfection. It does not enjoin that which pleases a weak, frail man, but, without any regard to persons, commands that which is good and punishes evil in all, whether rich or poor, high or low.

It is reasonable that everyone who asks justice should do justice

The greatest historian should also be a great moralist. It is no proof of impartiality to treat wickedness and goodness on the same level.

We have stood apart, studiously neutral.

Quando si viaggia, si prende tutto come viene, lo sdegno rimane a casa. Si osserva, si ascolta, ci si entusiasma per le cose più atroci solo perché sono nuove. I buoni viaggiatori sono gente senza cuore.