A protest against another fault in judging. Haste is hardly less evil than corruption. "Audi alteram partem" should be the rule of every judge.

He that is first in his own cause seemeth just. —A man who tells his own story can make a good case for himself out of it…

He that is first in his own cause [seems] just. As perhaps Tertullus did, before Paul made his defence; and as Ziba, Meph…

It is well to listen to our enemies, that we may form a better judgment of ourselves.