Prophecy, however honest, is generally a poor substitute for experience. Benjamin Cardozo
Prophecy, however honest, is generally a poor substitute for experience.
Membership in the bar is a privilege burdened with conditions. Benjamin Cardozo
Membership in the bar is a privilege burdened with conditions.
Method is much, technique is much, but inspiration is even more. Benjamin Cardozo
Method is much, technique is much, but inspiration is even more.
I take judge-made law as one of the existing realities of life. Benjamin Cardozo
I take judge-made law as one of the existing realities of life.
The prophet and the martyr do not see the hooting throng. Their eyes are fixed on the eternities. Benjamin Cardozo
The prophet and the martyr do not see the hooting throng. Their eyes are fixed on the eternities.
Law never is, but is always about to be. Benjamin Cardozo
Law never is, but is always about to be.
The risk to be percieved defines the duty to be obeyed. Benjamin Cardozo
The risk to be percieved defines the duty to be obeyed.
Justice is not to be taken by storm. She is to be wooed by slow advances. Benjamin Cardozo
Justice is not to be taken by storm. She is to be wooed by slow advances.
Freedom of expression is the matrix, the indispensable condition, of nearly every other form of freedom. Benjamin Cardozo
Freedom of expression is the matrix, the indispensable condition, of nearly every other form of freedom.
