10 Essential Quotes on Legal Ethics: Trust and Integrity

“The law is not a mere matter of rules and regulations; it is a reflection of our moral values.” – Unknown

“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” – C.S. Lewis

“Trust is the foundation of all relationships, especially in law.” – Unknown

“A lawyer's credibility is rooted in their ethical conduct.” – Unknown

“Justice is the constant and perpetual will to render to each his due.” – Justinian I

“Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do.” – Potter Stewart

“The highest calling of the lawyer is to be a servant of justice.” – Unknown

“An attorney is a person who helps people in trouble.” – Unknown

“Legal ethics are not just rules; they are the principles that guide us to serve justice.” – Unknown

“Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.” – Thomas Jefferson

“Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do.” – Potter Stewart

“A lawyer's first duty is to the law.” – Unknown

“To be ethical is to be trustworthy.” – Unknown

“The practice of law is a profession of integrity.” – Unknown

“You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time.” – Abraham Lincoln

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

“A good lawyer knows the law; a great lawyer knows the judge.” – Unknown

“Justice delayed is justice denied.” – William E. Gladstone

“The welfare of my client is my first concern.” – Unknown

“We are all responsible for our actions.” – Unknown

“The law is a living thing, and ethical standards must evolve with it.” – Unknown

“What we hope ever to do with ease, we must first practice doing with diligence.” – Samuel Johnson

“A legal practitioner must never lose sight of their ethical obligations.” – Unknown

“Justice is the end of government. It is the end of civil society.” – James Madison

“The best lawyer is the one who is ethical and honest.” – Unknown

“Integrity is the cornerstone of a successful legal career.” – Unknown

“Ethics is not a burden; it is a privilege.” – Unknown

“A strong moral compass is essential for every lawyer.” – Unknown

“No legacy is so rich as honesty.” – William Shakespeare

“Lawyers are the custodians of the law.” – Unknown