The censor’s sword pierces deeply into the heart of free expression.
EARL WARRENI always turn to the sports pages first, which records people’s accomplishments. The front page has nothing but man’s failures.
More Earl Warren Quotes
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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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The police must obey the law while enforcing the law.
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Mere unorthodoxy or dissent from the prevailing mores is not to be condemned. The absence of such voices would be a symptom of grave illness to our society.
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Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.
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It is doubtful that congress would pass the Bill of Rights if it were introduced today.
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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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When the rights of any individual or group are chipped away, the freedom of all erodes.
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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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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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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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Legislatures represent people, not acres or trees.
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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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Everything I did in my life that was worthwhile, I caught hell for.
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I always turn to the sports pages first, which records people’s accomplishments. The front page has nothing but man’s failures.
EARL WARREN