"The basic liberties are inalienable and cannot be traded off for other goods."

"The concept of justice is distinct from the concept of good."

"Each person possesses an inviolability founded on justice that even the welfare of society as a whole cannot override."

"The principles of justice are chosen behind a veil of ignorance."

"A just society is a society that respects persons as free and equal, and that protects their fundamental rights and liberties."