
The Justice of Kings

hard not to be coloured by the swamp of prejudice when you were anchored to its bed.
Richard Swan • The Justice of Kings
When I considered that I had failed, I felt unworthy and reacted with bad grace, which in turn led to further resentment.
Richard Swan • The Justice of Kings
“With the crime of murder, one must be sure of the security of the conviction before the sentence – that of execution – is carried out. To take a life is severe; to take a second in recompense is doubly so.”
Richard Swan • The Justice of Kings
To be a Justice is to be a patient and rigorous administrator of the law.
Richard Swan • The Justice of Kings
“Beware the idiot, the zealot and the tyrant; each clothes himself in the armour of ignorance.”
Richard Swan • The Justice of Kings
hard not to be coloured by the swamp of prejudice when you were anchored to its bed.
Richard Swan • The Justice of Kings
It was
Richard Swan • The Justice of Kings
When I considered that I had failed, I felt unworthy and reacted with bad grace, which in turn led to further resentment.
Richard Swan • The Justice of Kings
“With the crime of murder, one must be sure of the security of the conviction before the sentence – that of execution – is carried out. To take a life is severe; to take a second in recompense is doubly so.”