John Rawls — "Political liberalism is not a comprehensive doctrine."

"The principles of justice are those that free and rational persons concerned to further their own interests would accept in an initial position of equality."

"The idea of a constitutional democracy is that political power is to be exercised according to a constitution that is publicly affirmed by all citizens."

"The intuitive idea is that since everyone's well-being depends upon a scheme of cooperation without which no one could have a satisfactory life, the division of advantages should be such as to draw fo…"

"The principles of justice are to be chosen by rational agents in a fair bargaining situation."

"The principles of justice are to be publicly recognized as the final court of appeal for ordering institutions."