It is a socialist idea that making profits is a vice; I consider the real vice is making losses.
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The jury system has come to stand for all we mean by English justice. The scrutiny of 12 honest jurors provides defendants and plaintiffs alike a safeguard from arbitrary perversion of the law.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The jury system embodies the principles of fairness and justice in the legal system.
In this quote, Winston Churchill emphasizes the importance of the jury system as a pillar of English justice. He argues that having twelve honest jurors scrutinizing the case provides essential protection for individuals against arbitrary and unjust applications of the law, ensuring that both defendants and plaintiffs receive a fair trial.
Themes
JuryJusticeLawFairnessSafeguard
In practice
Example use cases
A lawyer might reference this quote in court to emphasize the role of the jury in delivering justice.
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