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Criminal Quotes

Quotes on crime, justice, and personal accountability.

These quotes examine the word criminal from several angles, including the justice system, prosecutorial duty, and moral responsibility for large-scale harm like famine. See also quotes filed under being for related reflections on identity.

Any known attempt at proselyting would be instantly amenable at a criminal tribunal and would probably be punished by the death of the proselyte and the banishment of the missionary. All efforts must be conducted in private and are therefore...

Quotes by Adoniram Judson

The gap between being a bad person and being a criminal is often wide.

Quotes by Adam Cohen

We have to deal with the way that race influences our criminal justice system.

Quotes by Yance Ford

The role of the federal prosecutor and the purpose of a criminal investigation are well-defined.

Quotes by William Barr

About Quotes

I have no feelings for the criminal. All my feelings lie with the victim.

Quotes by Tom Price

The earliest dictionaries were collections of criminal slang, swapped amongst ne'er-do-wells as a means of evading the authorities or indeed any outsider who might threaten the trade.

Quotes by Susie Dent

I haven't been part of the criminal world.

Quotes by Steve Toltz

If anybody ever dares to compare Bob Dole to Clinton, then they're comparing a criminal to an honest man.

Quotes by Sonny Bono

I used to practice criminal law, and it was so sexist.

Quotes by Shari Redstone

Activity Quotes

It's not the function of Congress to do criminal investigations.

Quotes by Saxby Chambliss

The administration says, then, there are no downsides or upsides to treating terrorists like civilian criminal defendants, but a lot of us would beg to differ.

Quotes by Sarah Palin

I am no longer a criminal. I gave up that practice years ago.

Quotes by Ronald Biggs

Criminal cases require strategy, and prosecutors should attempt to prove only what can be proved.

Quotes by Robert Shapiro

My involvement in the Simpson criminal trial was a personal matter and did not involve Movie Tunes, its distributors or exhibitors.

Quotes by Robert Kardashian

Against Quotes

People tend to think of psychopaths as criminals. In fact, the majority of psychopaths aren't criminal.

Quotes by Robert D. Hare

You don't have to be a criminal to write about fraud!

Quotes by Ravi Subramanian

The judge is found guilty when a criminal is acquitted.

Quotes by Publilius Syrus

Radium could be very dangerous in criminal hands.

Quotes by Pierre Curie

I majored in criminal justice. I like 'CSI,' all that, '24.' I watch those shows on A&E, if I watch TV. I don't really watch TV shows.

Quotes by Paul Pierce

Being Quotes

Letting someone down is not criminal action.

Quotes by Patrick McHenry

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this "Criminal" quotes page focus on?
It gathers quotes touching on the justice system, prosecutorial responsibility, and questions of guilt and moral accountability.
Is there a quote about racial bias in the justice system?
Yes, one directly addresses how race plays a role in shaping outcomes within the criminal justice system.
Does the page include a quote about personal denial of wrongdoing?
It does, one line has someone flatly stating they don't consider themselves a criminal.
Are there quotes about broader moral responsibility, not just legal crime?
One quote frames failing to prevent future famines as a form of criminal negligence, extending the idea of guilt beyond the courtroom.
What related pages should I check out?
Browse Being quotes for more on identity and responsibility, or About quotes for general reflection.

From self-defense against an accusation to concerns over systemic bias, this collection treats crime as both a legal and a moral question. Continue with about quotes or explore themes of activity and action.