Justice knows neither father nor mother; justice looks to truth alone.

Explanation

Partiality, favoritism, and respect of persons are the death of justice — the court must be blind to everything except the merits of the cause.

Where this applies

• The judge is favoring one side because they went to the same university.
• A court is showing favoritism based on the parties' social status.

See also

• 8.1.1 No man ought to be a judge in his own cause.
• 8.3.1 Justice is the steady and unceasing disposition to render to every man his due.