Justice is the first virtue of those who command, and stops the complaints of those who obey.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Justice is the insurance which we have on our lives and property. Obedience is the premium which we pay for it.
Justice is a certain rectitude of mind whereby a man does what he ought to do in the circumstances confronting him.
Justice... is a kind of compact not to harm or be harmed.
Justice, sir, is the great interest of man on earth. It is the ligament which holds civilized beings and civilized nations together.
Justice is rather the activity of truth, than a virtue in itself. Truth tells us what is due to others, and justice renders that due. Injustice is acting a lie.
The simplest way of understanding justice is giving people what they deserve. This idea goes back to Aristotle. The real difficulty begins with figuring out who deserves what and why.
If we do not maintain justice, justice will not maintain us.
The essence of justice is mercy.
Justice is the sum of all moral duty.
Justice is merely incidental to law and order.