Felix Frankfurter ( 4 of 14 )
I came into the world a Jew, and although I did not live my life entirely as a Jew, I read more
I came into the world a Jew, and although I did not live my life entirely as a Jew, I think it is fitting that I should leave as a Jew. I don't want to turn my back on a great and noble heritage.
It is a fair summary of history to say that the safeguards of liberty have frequently been forged in cases read more
It is a fair summary of history to say that the safeguards of liberty have frequently been forged in cases involving not very nice people.
We forget that the most successful statesmen have been professionals. Lincoln was a professional politician.
We forget that the most successful statesmen have been professionals. Lincoln was a professional politician.
Judicial judgment must take deep account of the day before yesterday in order that yesterday may not paralyze today.
Judicial judgment must take deep account of the day before yesterday in order that yesterday may not paralyze today.