Fairness Quotes

"Justice should not only be done, but should manifestly and undoubtedly be seen to be done."

Lord Hewart

"Justice, though due to the accused, is due to the accuser also."

Benjamin N. Cardozo

"Four things belong to a judge: to hear courteously, to answer wisely, to consider soberly, and to decide impartially."

"He who decides a case without hearing the other side, though he decide justly, cannot be considered just."

Seneca

"He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself."

“What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.”

English Proverb

“By God! I will accept nothing which all cannot have their counterpart of on the same terms.”

“Fair play's a jewel.”

English Proverb

“Treat all men alike. Give them all the same law. Give them all an even chance to live and grow.”

Chief Joseph

“Do as you would be done by.”

English Proverb

“The subjects of every state ought to contribute towards the support of the government, as nearly as possible, in proportion to their respective abilities.”