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In civilized life, law floats in a sea of ethics.

— Earl Warren

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This concept of "national defense" cannot be deemed an end in itself, justifying any exercise of legislative power designed to promote such a goal.

United States v. Robel (1967)

We conclude that, in the field of public education, the doctrine of "separate but equal" has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.

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.

The censor's sword pierces deeply into the heart of free expression.

Dissent in Times Film Corp. v. City of Chicago 365 U.S. 43 (1961)

Liberty, not communism, is the most contagious force in the world.

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It is the law of life that if you are kind to someone you feel happy. If you are cruel you are unhappy. And if you hurt someone, you will be hurt back.

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