Character Quotes by Justinian I

Justice is the constant and eternal purpose that renders to each his due.

— Justinian I

Rather let the crime of the guilty go unpunished than condemn the innocent.

— Justinian I

If anyone assert the fabulous pre-existence of souls and shall submit to the monstrous doctrine that follows from it, let him be anathema [excommunicated]

— Justinian I

Keep cool and you will command everyone.

— Justinian I

There are two great gifts which God, in his love for man, has granted from on high: the priesthood and the imperial dignity,

— Justinian I

If anything is due to a corporation, it is not due to the individual members thereof, nor do the members individually owe what the…

— Justinian I

Frugality is the mother of all virtues.

— Justinian I

Justice is the firm and continuous desire to render to everyone that which is his due.

— Justinian I

The safety of the state is the highest law.

— Justinian I