The safety of the people shall be the highest law. - Hugo Grotius

"The safety of the people shall be the highest law."

Hugo Grotius Justice

Jurist Political Theorist Dutch 1583–1645

More from Hugo Grotius

"War is the kingdom of accident."

"He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command."

"Good faith is the foundation of justice."

"Fear is the parent of cruelty."

"Justice must always prevail."

"You think I'm just some animal?"

"Fighting for what's right never gets easier."

"Justice is worth fighting for."