"The idea of a political conception of justice is that it applies to the basic structure of society and is independent of any comprehensive philosophical or religious doctrine."

"The difference principle is not intended to maximize the welfare of the least advantaged, but to ensure that their prospects are as good as they can be."

"Political liberalism is not a comprehensive doctrine."

"The well-ordered society is a society in which everyone accepts and knows that everyone else accepts the same principles of justice."

"The aim of justice as fairness is to provide a reasonable conception of justice for a constitutional democracy."