fairness Quotes

Equity is that idea of justice which contravenes the written law.

Equality consists in the same treatment of similar persons.

We become fair by acting fairly, moderate by acting moderately, and brave by acting bravely.

The only stable state is the one in which all men are equal before the law.

Injustice results as much from treating unequals equally as from treating equals unequally.

Thus it is thought that justice is equality; and so it is, but not for all persons, only for those that are equal. Inequality also is thought to be just; and so it is, but not for all, only for... ...

Good character traits come from regular practice. We become fair by doing fair things, moderate by doing moderate things, and brave by doing brave things.

There is nothing unequal as the equal treatment of unequals.

One kind of justice is that which is manifested in distributions of honour or money or the other things that fall to be divided among those who have a share in the constitution ... and another kind is that which... ...

The only stable principle of government is equality according to proportion, and for every man to enjoy his own.