A republic is not an easy form of government to live under, and when the responsibility of citizenship is evaded, democracy decays and authoritarianism takes over.
EARL WARRENThe 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.
More Earl Warren Quotes
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To get what you want, STOP doing what isn’t working.
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Those who serve upon our juries have maintained a standard of fairness and excellence and demonstrated a vision toward the administration of justice that is a wellspring of inspiration.
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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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I hate banks. They do nothing positive for anybody except take care of themselves. They’re first in with their fees and first out when there’s trouble.
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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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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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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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In civilized life, law floats in a sea of ethics.
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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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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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Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.
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Legislators represent people, not trees or acres. Legislators are elected by voters, not farms or cities or economic interests.
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The censor’s sword pierces deeply into the heart of free expression.
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Don’t complain about growing old — many, many people do not have that privilege.
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It is doubtful that congress would pass the Bill of Rights if it were introduced today.
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