I'm no idealist to believe firmly in the integrity of our courts and in the jury system -- that is no ideal to me, it is a living, working reality. Gentlemen, a court is no better than each man of you sitting before me on this jury. A court is only as sound as its jury, and a jury is only as sound as the men who make it up.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of the integrity of both the courts and the jury system. The speaker rejects the idea of idealism and asserts that the integrity of the court and the jury lies solely on the individuals who comprise it. They assert that the court system is only as reliable as the men who make up the jury, highlighting the key role jurors play in ensuring the fairness and effectiveness of the justice system.

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