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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Spirit Not Form
Posted in Philosophy, Politics, Quotes, tagged Earl Warren, On Justice, On The American Legal System, On The Law, Philosophy, Politics, Quotes on September 8, 2015| Leave a Comment »