Learned Hand Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

Learned Hand quotes and sayings page 2 (judge). Here's quote # 11 through 20 out of the 21 we have.

“What to an outsider will be no more than the vigorous presentation of a conviction, to an employee may be the manifestation of a determination which it is not safe to thwart.”

“It lies in the hearts of men and women; when it dies there, no constitution, no law, no court can save it. While it lies there, it needs no constitution, no law, no court to save it.”

“We may win when we lose, if we have done what we can; for by so doing we have made real at least some part of that finished product in whose fabrication we are most concerned: ourselves.”

“The art of publicity is a black art; but it has come to stay, and every year adds to its potency.”

“The spirit of liberty is the spirit which is not too sure that it is right.”

“Life is made up of constant calls to action, and we seldom have time for more than hastily contrived answers.”

“A self-made man may prefer a self-made name.”

“Thou shalt not ration justice.”

“I shall ask no more than that you agree with Dean Inge that even though counting heads is not an ideal way to govern, at least it is better than breaking them.”

“The mid-day sun is too much for most eyes; one is dazzled even with its reflection. Be careful that too broad and high an aim does not paralyze your effort and clog your springs of action.”