28 Quotes About Impartiality

In the land of the seeing, blind Lady Justice is Queen.

If God fairness, impartiality, equity, are his essence, that should become dominant in any society

[A]s moral philosophers through the ages have pointed out, a philosophy of living based on “Not everyone, just me!” falls apart as soon as one sees oneself from an objective standpoint as a person just like others. It is like insisting that “here,” the point in space one happens to be occupying at the moment, is a special place in the universe.

The aim of therapy is not to help people transition through a sex change, and nor is it to try to persuade them against having a sex change. Neither of these aims is appropriate as they would indicate an overt or hidden agenda on the part of the therapist, who would not be in a position to help the patient, as their own political, moral or religious ideals would interfere with their ability to adopt an essentially impartial position.

Remember," cried Willoughby, "from whom you received the account. Could it be an impartial one? I acknowledge that her situation and character ought to have been respected by me. I do not mean to justify myself, but at the same time cannot leave you to suppose that I have nothing to urge--that because she was injured, she was irreproachable, and because I was a libertine, she must be a saint...

A judge, replied the Empress, is easy to be had, but to get an impartial judge, is a thing so difficult.

Don't think when Someone comes in your life, she will make you happy. I met Someone Special and temporary I feel nice until the day Someone Special left suddenly like she appeared. I realized I need Nobody. I mean, before I wanted So Much, but now I'm with Nothing, overcaming Everything, even Everyone.

It was not possible to think except with one’s brain, no one could stand outside himself in order to check the functioning of his inner processes.

Giese was an unemotional man, but then in the study of Solaris emotion is a hindrance to the explorer. Imagination and premature theorizing are positive disadvantages in approaching a planet where—as has become clear—anything is possible... The fact is that in spite of his cautious nature the scrupulous Giese more than once jumped to premature conclusions. Even when on their guard, human beings inevitably theorize.