Famous quote by Florence E. Allen

Mobile Desktop
You have had indeed a fair trial. It is a shocking thing when a judge of your high office is shown to have betrayed the
Like

"You have had indeed a fair trial. It is a shocking thing when a judge of your high office is shown to have betrayed the truth and his honor, and I sentence you to the penitentiary"

- Florence E. Allen

About this Quote

This quote is from Florence E. Allen, a judge in the United States. She is speaking with somebody who has been found guilty of a criminal activity and is sentencing them to the penitentiary. The quote indicates that the individual has had a reasonable trial, but that the judge has been shown to have betrayed the reality and their honor. This is a strong condemnation of the judge's actions and a tip that justice must be served. It also works as a warning to others that justice need to be promoted which those who break the law will be punished. The quote is a suggestion that justice must be served which those who break the law will be held liable for their actions.

About the Author

This quote is written / told by Florence E. Allen. He/she was a famous author. The author also have 8 other quotes.

Go to author profile

Similar Quotes

Small: I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating - Sophocles
Sophocles
"I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating"
Sophocles, Author
Small: Honor is simply the morality of superior men - H. L. Mencken
H. L. Mencken
"Honor is simply the morality of superior men"
H. L. Mencken, Writer
Small: I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year - Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens
"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year"
Charles Dickens, Novelist
Small: The greatest honor history can bestow is that of peacemaker - Richard M. Nixon
Richard M. Nixon
"The greatest honor history can bestow is that of peacemaker"
Richard M. Nixon, President
Small: Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party - Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover
"Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party"
Herbert Hoover, President
Small: Honor wears different coats to different eyes - Barbara Tuchman
"Honor wears different coats to different eyes"
Barbara Tuchman, Historian
Small: It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles - Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolo Machiavelli
"It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles"
Niccolo Machiavelli, Writer
Small: If you seek Hamiltons monument, look around. You are living in it. We honor Jefferson, but live in Hamiltons c
George Will
"If you seek Hamilton's monument, look around. You are living in it. We honor Jefferson, but live in Hamilton's country, a mighty industrial nation with a strong central government"
George Will, Journalist
Small: Honor bespeaks worth. Confidence begets trust. Service brings satisfaction. Cooperation proves the quality of
James Cash Penney
"Honor bespeaks worth. Confidence begets trust. Service brings satisfaction. Cooperation proves the quality of leadership"
James Cash Penney, Businessman
Small: It is an honor to be awarded with such a high rating from an organization as well respected as the NAACP.
"It is an honor to be awarded with such a high rating from an organization as well respected as the NAACP. I am pleased that the oldest and largest civil rights organization in the nation, has recognized my voting record"
Joe Baca, Politician