"History teaches us that there have been but few infringements of personal liberty by the state which have not been justified, as they are here, in the name of righteousness and the public good, and few which have not been directed, as they are now, at politically helpless minorities."

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Source : Minersville School District v. Gobitis, 310 U.S. 586, 1940.

Harlan F. Stone

#Names Quotes #Liberty Quotes #Minorities Quotes

“You are only young once, and if you work it right, once is enough.”
“... The 'cleverness' syndrome has taken the place of melody. It's like everyone has come down with this terrible disease in jazz....you are always expected to do your own material, which is a strange thing to do if you're a poor composer but a great player.”
“Political job is not a business job but it is a job of the people who have generous heart who want to help others with their views.”
“History teaches us the mistakes we are going to make.”
“Starships are all work and no fun.”
“I believe that we should be able to marry whom ever we choose. As long as both people are willing...I say go for it!”

Source : "Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“Slashing its way to the finish line, Black Swan is the first ballet movie for highbrow horror fans for whom ballet itself signifies little to nothing. Those of us who know and love ballet can only look on it with a different kind of horror.”

Source : "Swan Down: James Wolcott's Review". "Opera Chic" blog, December 06, 2010.
“Each paradigm will be shown to satisfy more or less the criteria that it dictates for itself and to fall short of a few of those dictated by its opponent.”

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