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Earl Warren1891–1974

It would indeed be ironic if, in the name of national defense, we would sanction the subversion of one of those liberties — the freedom of association — which make the defense of our nation worthwhile.

Earl Warren on liberty

United States v. Robel, 389 U.S. 258 (1967)

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The sports section records people’s accomplishments; the front page nothing but man’s failures.
In civilized life, law floats in a sea of ethics.
Speech at the Louis Marshall Award Dinner of the Jewish Theological Seminary, Americana Hotel, New York City (11 November 1962)
- Laws
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We conclude that, in the field of public education, the doctrine of “separate but equal” has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.
Writing for the court, Brown v. Board of Education, 347 U.S. 483 (1954)
- Education
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More about liberty

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Thomas Jefferson1743–1826Letter to William Stephens Smith (13 November 1787). Manuscript at the Library of Congress.
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They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Benjamin Franklin1706–1790This was first used by Franklin for the Pennsylvania Assembly in its “Reply to the Governor” (November 11, 1755) Reply to the Governor
Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.
Benjamin Franklin1706–1790

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