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William O. Douglas quotes

American Judge October 16, 1898 – January 19, 1980

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William O. Douglas quote: "We are a religious people whose institutions presuppose a..."
We are a religious people whose institutions presuppose a Supreme Being. William O. Douglas
William O. Douglas quote: "The Constitution is not neutral. It was designed to take the..."
The Constitution is not neutral. It was designed to take the government off the backs of people. William O. Douglas
Since when have we Americans been expected to bow submissively to authority and speak with awe and reverence to those who represent us? William O. Douglas
We who have the final word can speak softly or angrily. We can seek to challenge and annoy, as we need not stay docile and quiet. William O. Douglas
Restriction of free thought and free speech is the most dangerous of all subversions. It is the one un-American act that could most easily defeat us. William O. Douglas
William O. Douglas quote: "It seemed to me that I had barely reached the Court when..."
It seemed to me that I had barely reached the Court when people were trying to get me off. William O. Douglas
William O. Douglas quote: "One who comes to the Court must come to adore, not to protest...."
One who comes to the Court must come to adore, not to protest. That's the new gloss on the 1st Amendment. William O. Douglas
William O. Douglas quote: "Literature should not be suppressed merely because it offends..."
Literature should not be suppressed merely because it offends the moral code of the censor. William O. Douglas
William O. Douglas quote: "No patent medicine was ever put to wider and more varied use..."
No patent medicine was ever put to wider and more varied use than the Fourteenth Amendment. William O. Douglas
William O. Douglas quote: "Tell the FBI that the kidnappers should pick out a judge that..."
Tell the FBI that the kidnappers should pick out a judge that Nixon wants back. William O. Douglas
William O. Douglas quote: "The liberties of none are safe unless the liberties of all are..."
The liberties of none are safe unless the liberties of all are protected. William O. Douglas

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