Laws made by common consent must not be trampled on by individuals.

George Washington
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  2. Justice is the first virtue of social institutions, as truth is of systems of thought. A theory however elegant and economical must be rejected or revised if it is untrue; likewise laws and institutions no matter how efficient and well-arranged must be reformed or abolished... - John Rawls

  3. Take lightly what you hear about individuals. We need not distort trust for our paltry little political agendas. We tend to trust soulless, carried information more than we trust soulful human beings; but really most people aren't so bad once you sit down and have... - Criss Jami

  4. Keep away from the kinship of the individuals who continually ask and examine the imperfections of others. - Genereux Philip

  5. I value individuals and societies. I care about those who are not born yet. That is the reason for my joys and blues. - Petek Kabakci

More Quotes By George Washington
  1. It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.

  2. Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession.

  3. Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.

  4. To enlarge the sphere of social happiness is worthy of the benevolent design of a Masonic institution; and it is most fervently to be wished, that the conduct of every member of the fraternity, as well as those publications, that discover the principles which actuate...

  5. [death]...the abyss from where no traveler is permitted to return

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