The censor’s sword pierces deeply into the heart of free expression.
EARL WARRENLegislators represent people, not trees or acres. Legislators are elected by voters, not farms or cities or economic interests.
More Earl Warren Quotes
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Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.
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Such an opportunity, where the state has undertaken to provide it, is a right which must be made available to all on equal terms.
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The only reason that there has been no sabotage or espionage on the part of Japanese-Americans is that they are waiting for the right moment to strike.
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The man of character, sensitive to the meaning of what he is doing, will know how to discover the ethical paths in the maze of possible behavior.
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Everything I did in my life that was worthwhile, I caught hell for.
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Racial discrimination in public education is unconstitutional. All provisions of federal, state or local law requiring or permitting such discrimination must yield to this principle.
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I believe no one can read the history of our country without realizing that the Good Book and the spirit of the Savior have from the beginning been our guiding geniuses.
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The most tragic paradox of our time is to be found in the failure of nation-states to recognize the imperatives of internationalism.
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To separate children from others of similar age and qualifications solely because of their race generates a feeling of inferiority as to their status in the community that may affect their hearts and minds in a way unlikely ever to be undone.
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Legislatures represent people, not acres or trees.
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Life and liberty can be as much endangered from illegal methods used to convict those thought to be criminals as from the actual criminals themselves.
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In these days, it is doubtful that any child may reasonably be expected to succeed in life if he is denied the opportunity of an education.
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To get what you want, STOP doing what isn’t working.
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Prior to any questioning, the person must be warned that he has a right to remain silent, that any statement he does make may be used as evidence against him and that he has a right to the presence of an attorney, either retained or appointed.
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Citizenship is the right to have rights.
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