Administration Quote by Erle Stanley Gardner
“I have never stuck up for any criminal. I have merely asked for the orderly administration of an impartial justice...Due legal process is my own safeguard against being convicted unjustly. To my mind, that's government. That's law and order.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Perry Mason series, 1933 onward
Advocates for fair legal procedures and impartial justice as essential to protect individuals from wrongful conviction.
In simple terms: Fair legal process protects against unjust conviction.
Key Takeaway
Support due process and impartial law.
Themes
justice
law
government
rights
Mood
serious
determined
Type
ethical
legal
When to use this quote
- courtroom defense
- civil rights activism
- policy advocacy
- public speaking
Key Concepts
legal ethics
due process
rule of law
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure fairness in your own decisions?
- What safeguards protect you from wrongful accusations?
A Different Perspective
Legal systems can be biased despite formal fairness.
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