Justice Quotes
What is fair? What is right? Voices from history weigh in on the most fundamental human question.
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"Every act of resistance is an investment in the future."Oliver Tambo
"The architecture of justice requires many hands and minds."Oliver Tambo
"The work of justice is never finished but always necessary."Oliver Tambo
"We cannot build a just society on the foundations of injustice."Govan Mbeki
"The measure of our civilization is how we treat those who are most vulnerable."Govan Mbeki
"A society is only as strong as the weakest among its members."Govan Mbeki
"In the face of injustice, silence is complicity."Govan Mbeki
"In the struggle for justice, compromise is not weakness—it is wisdom."Ahmed Kathrada
"A just society is built not by perfect individuals, but by imperfect people committed to principle."Ahmed Kathrada
"Justice delayed is justice denied; but justice rushed is injustice served quickly."Ahmed Kathrada
"Silence enables injustice; speaking up creates possibility."Leymah Gbowee
"Every voice matters in the pursuit of justice."Leymah Gbowee
"Every person deserves dignity and respect."Leymah Gbowee
"Justice delayed is justice denied."Leymah Gbowee
"We cannot afford to be silent in the face of injustice."Leymah Gbowee
"Justice requires action, not just words."Leymah Gbowee
"Everyone has the right to live. Everyone has the right to dignity. Everyone has the right to justice."Shirin Ebadi
"We cannot sit idle if we believe that women's rights are human rights."Shirin Ebadi
"Women's rights are the foundation of all human rights."Shirin Ebadi
"A just society protects its most vulnerable members."Shirin Ebadi
"Every voice matters in the fight for justice."Shirin Ebadi
"Justice delayed is justice denied."F.W. de Klerk
"Justice delayed becomes injustice served."F.W. de Klerk
"We must build a society where the dignity of every person is recognized and protected."Oliver Tambo
"Justice delayed is justice denied, and we cannot afford to wait."Oliver Tambo
"We cannot build a just future on the foundation of past injustices."Oliver Tambo
"A just society protects the rights of minorities as fiercely as majorities."Oliver Tambo
"The struggles of our ancestors must inspire our commitment to justice."Leymah Gbowee
"The struggle for justice is not a burden but a privilege and an honor."Desmond Tutu
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere, and we must all take a stand."Desmond Tutu