#justice

Empathy can be a form of activism, a way to bring attention to the experiences of others.

From The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison

They were not just leaving; they were asserting the right to live freely.

From The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson

In the end, it is the evidence that will speak.

From The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York by Deborah Blum

The concept of Tikkun Olam reflects the Jewish commitment to social justice.

From Judaism: A Very Short Introduction by Norman Solomon

Her lasso of truth symbolizes honesty and justice.

From The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore

I learned that as long as I held fast to my beliefs and values, I could make the world a better place.

From Becoming by Michelle Obama

The world needs your voice, and it’s your responsibility to use it.

From Professional Troublemaker by Luvvie Ajayi Jones

We must amplify the voices of those who are often unheard.

From Lead from the Outside by Stacey Abrams

Justice means minding your own business and not meddling with other men's concerns.

From The Republic by Plato

In order to be a part of the solution, you must first acknowledge the problem.

From The Source of Self-Regard by Toni Morrison

Justice is the end of government. It is the end of civil society.

From The Federalist Papers by Hamilton, Madison & Jay

In an open society, it is not the majority that is always right.

From The Open Society and Its Enemies by Karl Popper

The law says: 'You shall not enter here.'

From The Trial by Franz Kafka

The lack of transparency in algorithms can lead to discrimination and injustice.

From Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O'Neil

It is the responsibility of the artist to be a witness to the world.

From The Source of Self-Regard by Toni Morrison

Behind every product is a network of labor, a chain of human effort that is rarely acknowledged.

From The Secret Life of Groceries by Benjamin Lorr

It’s not just about women’s rights; it’s about human rights.

From The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates

Say, 'My Lord has commanded justice and that you maintain yourselves [in worship] of Him.'

From The Quran: A New Translation by M.A.S. Abdel Haleem

We cannot be free until we are free in our bodies.

From The Body Is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor

There is no such thing as a guilty man.

From The Rebel by Albert Camus

The rebel is one who says 'no' to oppression.

From The Rebel by Albert Camus

Justice means minding your own business and not meddling with other men's concerns.

From The Republic of Plato by Allan Bloom

Energy equity is as important as energy efficiency in our modern world.

From The Grid: A Journey Through the Heart of Our Electrified World by Phillip F. Schewe

The truth is that the women who worked with radium were not told what it could do to them.

From The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate Moore

I don’t even know what I’m accused of.

From The Trial by Franz Kafka

Equality is not a zero-sum game.

From That's What She Said by Joanne Lipman

The idea of tikkun olam emphasizes social responsibility.

From Judaism: A Very Short Introduction by Norman Solomon

The desire for justice is the basis of rebellion.

From The Rebel by Albert Camus

God’s concept has evolved much like the concept of justice or freedom.

From The Evolution of God by Robert Wright

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

From More Than Ready by Cecilia Muñoz

It is not the crime that is important; it is the punishment.

From The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

Jesus preached a message of love, compassion, and social justice.

From Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Aslan

You are not the problem; the system is.

From The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table by Minda Harts

In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage.

From The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

The oppressed, having been denied rights, have a different perspective on the world.

From The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir

We cannot achieve gender equality without economic equality.

From The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates

He who commits injustice is ever made more wretched than he who suffers it.

From The Republic by Plato

To create lasting change, we must understand the systemic issues at play.

From The Fix: Overcome the Invisible Barriers That Are Holding Women Back at Work by Michelle P. King

Compassion and justice are central to many religious traditions.

From God Is Not One by Stephen Prothero

Mathematics can be used as a weapon against the marginalized.

From Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O'Neil

We must defend our own rights if we are to defend the rights of others.

From The Open Society and Its Enemies by Karl Popper

The hidden costs of cheap food are borne by those who can least afford it.

From The Secret Life of Groceries by Benjamin Lorr

Justice is a complex and often elusive goal.

From The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher by Kate Summerscale

The struggle for justice is a struggle for God.

From No god but God by Reza Aslan