Big guy Quote by John Roberts
“If the Constitution says that the little guy should win, the little guy is going to win in court before me, ... But if the Constitution says that the big guy should win, well, then the big guy is going to win because my obligation is to the Constitution.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Oral Argument, Supreme Court, 2021
The Constitution obliges the judge to apply the law impartially, regardless of personal or party interests.
In simple terms: Judges must follow the Constitution, not personal bias.
Uphold constitutional fidelity above all.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court rulings
- legal education
- policy debates
- public trust
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal convictions with constitutional duty?
- What safeguards ensure judicial neutrality?
Political pressure can challenge impartiality.