Powerful Quotes from Just Mercy

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

You will never truly understand someone until you have walked in their shoes. – Bryan Stevenson

The true measure of our character is how we treat the poor, the disfavored, the accused, the incarcerated, and the condemned. – Bryan Stevenson

We are all broken by something. We all have hurt that we’re carrying. And yet, time and again, people find a way to rebuild. – Bryan Stevenson

The opposite of poverty is not wealth, it’s justice. – Bryan Stevenson

Mercy, not revenge, is the true path to healing and justice. – Bryan Stevenson

The power of just mercy is that it belongs to the undeserving. – Bryan Stevenson

Hopelessness is the enemy of justice. – Bryan Stevenson

Just mercy is not about the races of the victims and the convicted, but about the fact that they are human beings. – Bryan Stevenson

Fear and anger are a threat to justice. They can infect a community, a state, a nation, and make us blind, irrational, and dangerous. – Bryan Stevenson

Our character is measured by how we treat the most vulnerable and marginalized among us. – Bryan Stevenson

We all need mercy, we all need justice, and perhaps we all need some measure of unmerited grace. – Bryan Stevenson

Mercy is what you give to someone who is really guilty and undeserving, but you give it because they need it. – Bryan Stevenson

The death penalty is not about whether people deserve to die for the crimes they commit. The real question of capital punishment in this country is, ‘Do we deserve to kill?’ – Bryan Stevenson

We cannot claim to be a just society when we use capital punishment as a tool of retribution. – Bryan Stevenson

We have a system of justice that treats you much better if you’re rich and guilty than if you’re poor and innocent. – Bryan Stevenson

The truth is that capital punishment in America is a relic of the past and needs to be abolished. – Bryan Stevenson

Mercy is the only path to true justice. – Bryan Stevenson

When we deny the humanity of others, we deny our own humanity. – Bryan Stevenson

It is when we confront our failures, our weaknesses, and our own mortality that we find compassion and mercy for others. – Bryan Stevenson

Every person has the capacity to change and be redeemed. No one should be defined solely by the worst thing they have ever done. – Bryan Stevenson

Mercy is more powerful than hate. Love is more powerful than fear. – Bryan Stevenson

We have a choice. We can embrace our humanness, which means embracing our broken natures and the compassion that remains our best hope for healing. – Bryan Stevenson

The prison system does not define a person’s worth or potential for redemption. – Bryan Stevenson

Justice is not only about punishing the guilty, but also about restoring the dignity and humanity of the accused and convicted. – Bryan Stevenson

When we all understand that no one is beyond redemption, we can truly work towards a just society. – Bryan Stevenson

Hope is our greatest weapon against injustice. – Bryan Stevenson

Injustice thrives in silence. We must use our voices to speak out against it. – Bryan Stevenson

The power of mercy and compassion can transform a broken system. – Bryan Stevenson

To create a just society, we must first recognize and confront our own biases and prejudices. – Bryan Stevenson

Justice is not a one-time event, but an ongoing process that requires constant vigilance and commitment. – Bryan Stevenson

The true measure of a society is how it treats its most vulnerable members. – Bryan Stevenson

When we give ourselves permission to feel anger, fear, and pain, we also give ourselves permission to feel compassion, forgiveness, and love. – Bryan Stevenson

We must reject the notion that some lives are worth less than others. – Bryan Stevenson

When we fight for justice, we are also fighting for our own humanity. – Bryan Stevenson

The pursuit of justice requires humility, empathy, and a willingness to stand up for what is right. – Bryan Stevenson

We cannot remain complacent in the face of injustice. We must be resolute in our pursuit of a more equitable society. – Bryan Stevenson

Justice is not a destination, but a journey that requires the collective efforts of individuals, communities, and institutions. – Bryan Stevenson

Forgiveness and healing are possible, even in the face of the most heinous crimes. – Bryan Stevenson

Hate has no place in our pursuit of justice. Love, compassion, and understanding are the antidotes to hate. – Bryan Stevenson

When we deny someone their humanity, we deny our own. – Bryan Stevenson

Just mercy is the recognition that everyone has inherent worth and dignity. – Bryan Stevenson

We must be willing to confront uncomfortable truths in order to achieve true justice. – Bryan Stevenson

Our criminal justice system should focus on rehabilitation and redemption, rather than punishment and retribution. – Bryan Stevenson

Justice is not a privilege, but a fundamental human right. – Bryan Stevenson

We must fight for the rights and dignity of the marginalized and oppressed, even when it is difficult or unpopular to do so. – Bryan Stevenson

The arc of the moral universe may bend towards justice, but it requires our sustained effort and commitment to make it a reality. – Bryan Stevenson

We must stand up against injustice, even when it is perpetrated by our own government or institutions. – Bryan Stevenson

When we are all treated with dignity and respect, we will have achieved true justice. – Bryan Stevenson

Just mercy is not a gift that is given, but a responsibility that we all share. – Bryan Stevenson