According Quote by Isaac Barrow
“That justice should be administered between men, it is necessary that testimonies of fact be alleged; and that witnesses should apprehend themselves greatly obliged to discover the truth, according to their conscience, in dark and doubtful cases.”
About This Quote
Justice requires truthful testimony and diligent witnesses, especially in uncertain cases, guided by conscience.
In simple terms: Fair trials need honest witnesses and conscience‑driven truth‑seeking.
Key Takeaway
Uphold integrity in legal processes.
Themes
justice
truth
conscience
Mood
analytical
serious
Type
legal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- courtrooms
- investigations
- journalism
Key Concepts
law
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure witness honesty?
- What role does conscience play in legal decisions?
A Different Perspective
Human bias can cloud truth‑seeking.
