“Walkings a great way to create. The ideas seem to fall from the sky sometimes, and the fresh air is great too.”

“Human nature being what it was, the only time you could really be sure you werent being lied to was when you were talking to yourself.”

“Unfortunately, it doesnt ever really matter what the truth is. Only what they think it is.”

“Some of the most likeable people on the outside are capable of truly heinous things.”

“It was ridiculous to think that twelve people could turn off all their biases and prejudices and make a logical decision based on the evidence they were allowed to hear in the trial.”

“When they say whatever you say may be used against you, they mean it!”

“I've been working hard at assuming Court polish, but the more I learn about what really goes on behind the pretty voices and waving fans and graceful bows, the more I comprehend that what is really...”

“Captain, you have heard the charges. How do you plead? Before you answer, you should know that if you plead "guilty" you'll be immediately extradited and U.N.S. law will take over.""Not guilty.""Al...”

“Court games aren't fair. They don't judge men by their worth, and they aren't about what's just. Guilty men can hold power their whole lives and be wept for when they pass. Innocent men can be spen...”

“Are you good men and true?”

“The jury system puts a ban upon intelligence and honesty and a premium upon ignorance stupidity and perjury.”

“The jury passing on the prisoner's life May in the sworn twelve have a thief or two Guiltier than him they try.”

“Civilisation and the life of nations are governed by the same laws as prevail throughout nature and organic life.”

“So the next day I asked Dan how is it that Bubba can get killed, and what kind of half assed nature law would allow that. He thought about it for a while, and said, 'Well, I'll tell you, Forrest, a...”

“It may be true that the law cannot make a man love me, but it can stop him from lynching me, and I think that's pretty important.”