Cornerstones Quote by Alexis de Tocqueville

The universal and absolute law is that natural justice which cannot be written down, but which appeals to the hearts of all.

— Victor Cousin

There is but one law for all, namely that law which governs all law, the law of our Creator, the law of humanity, justice,…

— Edmund Burke

For there is but one essential justice which cements society, and one law which establishes this justice. This law is right reason, which is…

— Marcus Tullius Cicero

Justice begins with the recognition of the necessity of sharing. The oldest law is that which regulates it, and this is still themost important…

— Elias Canetti

The sentiment of justice is so natural, and so universally acquired by all mankind, that it seems to be independent of all law, all…

— Voltaire

All human laws are, properly speaking, only declaratory; they have no power over the substance of original justice.

— Edmund Burke

Law is justice. And it is under the law of justice - under the reign of right; under the influence of liberty, safety, stability,…

— Frederic Bastiat

Justice is merely incidental to law and order. Law and order is what covers the whole picture. Justice is part of it, but it…

— J. Edgar Hoover

“Law is neither a divine revelation nor a scientific discovery. It is a wholly human creation that includes the contribution of those who claim…

— Alain Supiot

Our system is not one of justice, but of law

— Edna Buchanan

Justice is what is established; and thus all our established laws will necessarily be regarded as just without examination, since they are established.

— Blaise Pascal

The basic notion of justice, is that the rights of everybody are equals, in principle. In the rights of others, we have to respect…

— African Spir