Constitution Quote by Robert H. Jackson
“Reversal by a higher court is not proof that justice is thereby better done. There is no doubt that if there were a super-Supreme Court, a substantial proportion of our reversals of state courts would also be reversed. We are not final because we are infallible, but we are infallible only because we are final.”
About This Quote
Higher courts can overturn lower decisions, but that doesn’t guarantee a more just outcome; finality isn’t proof of infallibility.
In simple terms: Legal hierarchy isn’t absolute justice.
Key Takeaway
Finality ≠ perfection
Themes
law
justice
judicial hierarchy
authority
limitations
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
max
analytical
When to use this quote
- court appeals
- constitutional review
- policy debates
Key Concepts
reversal
finality
infallibility
Practical Applications
- legal analysis
- judicial reform
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards prevent wrongful reversals?
- How does finality affect public trust?
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