All things Quote by Francis Bacon

Judges ought to be more leaned than witty, more reverent than plausible, and more advised than confident. Above all things, integrity is their portion…

— Francis Bacon

People's lives and livelihoods are often in their hands, and it is critical that judges have integrity, honesty, compassion, and impartiality.

— Phil Scott

What I've learned over the years... judges are conscientious... not like lawyers, who give opinions.

— Richard Cordray

Our judges are as honest as other men and not more so. They have, with others, the same passions for party, for power, and…

— Thomas Jefferson

But one way or another, judges perform a very vital function in our society. They have a risky job and they are entitled to…

— Arlen Specter

Judges are human beings. We have a duty that we focus on and that we take seriously.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

The most important thing for a judge is - curiously enough - judgment.

— Anonymous

I think the judging process is full of integrity, compared to some other prizes around the world. The fact that they change the panel…

— Kazuo Ishiguro

Judges should follow the law in deciding cases - not their own values, good or bad.

— Wendy Long

A good and faithful judge ever prefers the honorable to the expedient.

— Horace

Judges are but men, and are swayed like other men by vehement prejudices. This is corruption in reality, give it whatever other name you…

— David Dudley Field II

I think judges have to have the ability to put aside their personal views and rule on the facts of the case with fidelity…

— Susan Collins