As, for the safety of society, we commit honest maniacs to Bedlam, so judges should be withdrawn from their bench, whose erroneous biases are leading us to dissolution. It may indeed injure them in fame or in fortune; but it saves the republic, which is the first and supreme law.

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of removing judges from their positions if their biased judgments jeopardize the stability and well-being of society. Using the example of committing mentally unstable individuals to a mental institution for the sake of public safety, the quote suggests that judges with erroneous biases should be similarly removed. While this action may impact the judges' reputation or financial state, the preservation of the republic becomes the overriding priority as it is the fundamental law that must be protected.