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Conclusion Quote by Antonin Scalia

“If you're going to be a good and faithful judge, you have to resign yourself to the fact that you're not always going to like the conclusions you reach. If you like them all the time, you're probably doing something wrong.” quote by Antonin Scalia
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“If you're going to be a good and faithful judge, you have to resign yourself to the fact that you're not always going to like the conclusions you reach. If you like them all the time, you're probably doing something wrong.”

Antonin Scalia

About This Quote

Source Speech: Supreme Court Conference, 1994

A good judge must accept that decisions may be unpopular; personal bias must not dictate rulings.

In simple terms: Judges must be impartial despite personal feelings.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize fairness over comfort.

Themes

justice integrity judgment

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

legal ethical

When to use this quote

  • court rulings
  • policy debates
  • ethical dilemmas
  • public criticism

Key Concepts

law ethics cognitive bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps ensure impartiality?
  • How do you handle disagreeable outcomes?
A Different Perspective

Unpopular decisions can erode confidence.

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