Every year, as the seasons change and life continues its course, we’re reminded of the beautiful journey of our lives and the people who make it memorable. Today, we celebrate the birthday of a
remarkable lawyer who’s also an active member of the Newgrounds community. Let’s honor their day with some
inspirational quotes that reflect the passion, dedication, and resilience of lawyers everywhere.
“Justice is the sum of all moral duty.” – William Godwin
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
“Justice means minding your own business and not minding other men’s matters.” – Plato
“The power of the lawyer is in the uncertainty of the law.” – Jeremy Bentham
“Law is not law, if it violates the principles of eternal justice.” – Lydia Maria Child
“True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
“A lawyer’s either a social engineer or … a parasite on society … A social engineer [is] a highly skilled, perceptive, sensitive lawyer who [understands] the Constitution of the United States and [knows] how to explore its uses in the solving of problems of local communities and in bettering conditions of the underprivileged citizens.” – Charles Hamilton Houston
“It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps justice alive.” – Earl Warren
“A lawyer is at the most a teacher, at the least a craftsman.” – Richard A. Epstein
“The leading rule for the lawyer, as for the man of every other calling, is diligence.” – Abraham Lincoln
“The law is the witness and external deposit of our moral life.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
“A lawyer without books would be like a workman without tools.” – Thomas Jefferson
“The lawyer’s truth is not Truth, but consistency or a consistent expediency.” – Henry David Thoreau
“Where there is a will, there is a lawsuit.” – Addison Mizner
“Lawyers are the foot soldiers of our Constitution.” – Rennard Strickland
Every lawyer has their unique journey, filled with countless hours of study, hard work, and cases that challenge both their mind and spirit. Their dedication ensures that justice is served and that the rule of law stands strong. To our beloved lawyer on Newgrounds, happy birthday! Which of these quotes did you connect with the most? If you have any favorite quotes or stories related to law and justice, please share them in the comments. Your words could inspire and guide a budding lawyer or offer solace to someone in need.