Justice Quotes

What is fair? What is right? Voices from history weigh in on the most fundamental human question.

27299 quotes

"Justice delayed is justice denied."
Peter Tatchell
"Justice is not about revenge; it is about restoration and prevention."
Peter Tatchell
"Equality is not a luxury; it is a necessity."
Peter Tatchell
"Justice is a process, not a destination."
Peter Tatchell
"We cannot build a just society on unjust foundations."
Peter Tatchell
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"Philanthropy is about changing the world, not just giving money."
Tim Gill
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"Economic power without social justice is hollow."
Tim Gill
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"The measure of a society is how it treats its most vulnerable members."
Tim Gill
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"Economic systems must serve all people, not just the wealthy."
Tim Gill
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"The voice of the marginalized must be centered in solutions."
Tim Gill
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"Marriage is a foundation of our social order, and equality in that institution reflects our commitment to human dignity."
Obergefell v. Hodges
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"Discrimination, however well-intentioned, cannot justify denying fundamental rights."
Obergefell v. Hodges
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"The exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage inflicts dignitary harm."
Obergefell v. Hodges
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"Laws that treat people differently based on sexual orientation deny equal protection."
Obergefell v. Hodges
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"Equal dignity under law requires equal access to the institution of marriage."
Obergefell v. Hodges
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"The restriction of marriage to opposite-sex couples contradicts our founding principles."
Obergefell v. Hodges
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"Laws excluding same-sex couples from marriage violate their equal protection rights."
Obergefell v. Hodges
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"The dignity interests of same-sex couples are as compelling as any others."
Obergefell v. Hodges
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"The benefits of marriage—tax, inheritance, custody—must extend to all equally."
Obergefell v. Hodges
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"The State's refusal to recognize same-sex marriage demeans the couples involved."
Obergefell v. Hodges
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"The Constitution's equal protection guarantee protects all citizens equally."
Obergefell v. Hodges
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"Dignity requires that the law recognize what couples know to be true about their love."
Obergefell v. Hodges
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"Denying marriage rights treats an entire group of people as lesser citizens."
Obergefell v. Hodges
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"Marriage equality recognizes the equal worth and dignity of all people."
Obergefell v. Hodges
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"The Constitution's guarantee of equal protection applies with full force to marriage."
Obergefell v. Hodges
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"Discrimination based on sexual orientation violates constitutional principles."
Obergefell v. Hodges
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"Equality means that fundamental rights apply equally to all citizens."
Obergefell v. Hodges
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"Marriage equality represents the nation's commitment to the equal dignity of all."
Obergefell v. Hodges
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"The dignity of marriage extends to all couples capable of making that commitment."
Obergefell v. Hodges
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"Marriage equality affirms that all people deserve equal respect under the law."
Obergefell v. Hodges