justice Quotes

A nation may lose its liberties in a day and not miss them in a century.

Countries are well cultivated, not as they are fertile, but as they are free.

The severity of the laws prevents their execution.

The law of nations is naturally founded on this principle, that different nations ought in time of peace to do one another all the good they can, and in time of war as little injury as possible, without prejudicing their real interests.

There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice.

There is no crueler tyranny than that which is perpetuated under the shield of law and in the name of justice.

Liberty is the right to do what the law permits.

Useless laws weaken the necessary laws.

Liberty is the right of doing whatever the laws permit.

The spirit of moderation should also be the spirit of the lawgiver.