To summarize: Americans have one of the greatest legal systems, but not a monopoly of the sense of justice, which is universal; nor have we a permanent copyright on the means of securing justice, for it is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps justice alive. | |
— Earl Warren | |
Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court (1953 – 1969) | |
Governor of California (1943 – 1953) | |
Republican | |
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On This Day In: | |
2021 | You Really Are |
What You Want | |
2020 | So Far The Only Burden Shifted Has Been The Cost |
Rockin’ The Hammond | |
2019 | The Powers Of Mind |
Day 10: Into Double Digits | |
2018 | Up For Progress |
Day 1.5: Done (For Now) | |
2017 | And Second By Second |
2016 | Bakeries And Coffee Shops |
2015 | Spirit Not Form |
2014 | Sometimes Even Kneeling Seems Insufficient |
2013 | Hobgoblins |
2012 | Got Sleep? |
2011 | Not Another Barren Corner |
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Spirit Not Form
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