When the basic structure of society is publicly known to satisfy its principles for an extended period of time, those subject to these arrangements tend to develop a desire to act in accordance with these principles and to do their part in institutions which exemplify them

Justice as fairness provides what we want.

The bad man desires arbitrary power. What moves the evil man is the love of injustice.

The circumstances of justice may be described as the normal conditions under which human cooperation is both possible and necessary.

The fault of the utilitarian doctrine is that it mistakes impersonality for impartiality.

Liberal constitutional democracy is supposed to ensure that each citizen is free and equal and protected by basic rights and liberties.

The fundamental criterion for judging any procedure is the justice of its likely results.