justice Quotes

It is a just political maxim, that every man must be supposed a knave.

Of all the tyrannies that affect mankind, tyranny in religion is the worst.

Persecution is not an original feature in any religion; but it is always the strongly marked feature of all religions established by law.

Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.

He that rebels against reason is a real rebel, but he that in defence of reason rebels against tyranny has a better title to Defender of the Faith, than George the Third.

I believe in the equality of man; and I believe that religious duties consist in doing justice, loving mercy, and endeavoring to make our fellow-creatures happy.

When men yield up the privilege of thinking, the last shadow of liberty quits the horizon.

The instant formal government is abolished, society begins to act. A general association takes place, and common interest produces common security.

To establish any mode to abolish war, however advantageous it might be to Nations, would be to take from such Government the most lucrative of its branches.

Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best stage, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one.