Gesellschaft, Recht und Politik - Justice

used to imply that justice should be impartial and unbiased, and not influenced by any external factors

Gerechtigkeit ist blind

used to say that people will be served or helped in the order that they arrive or make their requests

Wer zuerst kommt, mahlt zuerst

used to imply that the process of justice or fairness may be gradual but ultimately inevitable

Die Mühlen der Götter mahlen langsam, aber sie mahlen außerordentlich fein

used to suggest that a person cannot make an unbiased decision about a matter in which they are directly involved

Niemand sollte der Richter seiner eigenen Sache sein

used to suggest that if a person does good deeds, they will receive good things in return, and if they do bad deeds, they will face negative consequences

Was herumgeht, kommt wieder zurück

used to emphasize that equal treatment and fairness should be applied to everyone, without any discrimination or preferential treatment

Was gut für die Gans ist, ist auch gut für den Gänserich

used to suggest that the conflict or disagreement between two untrustworthy people can create an opportunity for honest people to benefit from their downfall

Wenn Diebe ausfallen, kommen ehrliche Männer von alleine