Of all injustice, that is the greatest which goes under the name of law; and of all sorts of tyranny the forcing of the letter of the law against the equity, is the most insupportable

Quote by L Estrange

Topics: Injustice Quotes, Tyranny Quotes

'Tis better that a man's own works, than that another man's words should praise him

'Tis better that a man's own works, than that another man's words should praise him

Some read books only with a view to find fault, while others read only to...

Some read books only with a view to find fault, while others read only to...

Some read books only with a view to find fault, while others read only to...

Some read books only with a view to find fault, while others read only to...

We make mistakes the gratuitous blessings of heaven for the fruits of our industry

We make mistakes the gratuitous blessings of heaven for the fruits of our industry

It may serve as a comfort to us, in all our calamities and afflictions, that...

It may serve as a comfort to us, in all our calamities and afflictions, that...

Since when do we have to agree with people to defend them from injustice?

Since when do we have to agree with people to defend them from injustice?

If thou suffer injustice, console thyself; the true unhappiness is in doing it

If thou suffer injustice, console thyself; the true unhappiness is in doing it

It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped....

It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped....

There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never...

There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never...

Each time a person stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot...

Each time a person stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot...

Anger may be foolish and obsurd, and one may be irritated when in the wrong;...

Anger may be foolish and obsurd, and one may be irritated when in the wrong;...

Extreme law is often extreme injustice

Extreme law is often extreme injustice

Those who begin by burning books will end by burning people.

Those who begin by burning books will end by burning people.

An injustice anywhere is an injustice everywhere.

An injustice anywhere is an injustice everywhere.

It is a great injustice to persecute homosexuality as a crime, and cruelty too

It is a great injustice to persecute homosexuality as a crime, and cruelty too

Privilege is the greatest enemy of right

Privilege is the greatest enemy of right

All wrong-doing arises because of mind. If mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain?

All wrong-doing arises because of mind. If mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain?

The strictest law sometimes becomes the severest injustice.

The strictest law sometimes becomes the severest injustice.

A kingdom founded on injustice never lasts.

A kingdom founded on injustice never lasts.

Except among those whose education has been in the minimalist style, it is understood that...

Except among those whose education has been in the minimalist style, it is understood that...

Necessity, the tyrant's plea

Necessity, the tyrant's plea