William O. Douglas Quotes

William O. Douglas — American Judge born on October 16, 1898, died on January 19, 1980

William Orville Douglas served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Nominated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Douglas was confirmed at the age of 40, one of the youngest justices appointed to the court. His term, lasting 36 years and 209 days, is the longest term in the history of the Supreme Court... (wikipedia)

Free speech is not to be regulated like diseased cattle and impure butter. The audience that hissed yesterday may applaud today, even for the same performance.

The 5th Amendment is an old friend and a good friend. one of the great landmarks in men's struggle to be free of tyranny, to be decent and civilized.

Marriage is a coming together for better or for worse, hopefully enduring, and intimate to the degree of being sacred.

The right to be let alone is indeed the beginning of all freedoms.

Common sense often makes good law.