The sword of the law should never fall but on those whose guilt is so apparent as to be pronounced by their friends as well as foes.
Justice should fall only on those whose guilt is so clear that even their friends would concede it.
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When you go into court you are putting your fate into the hands of twelve people who weren’t smart enough to get out of …
— Norm Crosby
In the city of Melbourne, Australia, years ago, an incident occurred that demonstrated the importance of law. A woman an…
— Unknown
A person once said to me, "I hate your God; your God demands blood. I don't believe in such a God. My God is merciful to…
— D. L. Moody
This is what I call the American idea, a government of the people, by the people, and for the people; a government of th…
— Theodore Parker
A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer.
— Robert Frost
Where law ends, tyranny begins.
— William Pitt the Elder
