I always rejoice when I see a tribunal filled with a man…
“I always rejoice when I see a tribunal filled with a man of an upright and inflexible temper, who in the execution of his country's laws can overcome all private fear, resentment, solicitation, and even pity it self. Whatever passion enters into a sentence or decision, so far will there be in it a tincture of injustice. In short, justice discards party, friendship, kindred, and is therefore always represented as blind, that we may suppose her thoughts are wholly intent on the equity of a cause, without being diverted or prejudiced by objects foreign to it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Justice must be blind, free from personal bias, yet inevitably contains traces of injustice due to human passion.
In simple terms: Justice strives for impartiality but can be flawed.
Key Takeaway
Seek unbiased judgment.
Themes
justice
impartiality
human bias
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- courtrooms
- ethical debates
- policy drafting
Key Concepts
legal theory
ethical philosophy
judicial conduct
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we minimize bias in decisions?
- What safeguards protect judicial fairness?