Quotes by Charles Evans Hughes

Charles Evans Hughes (1862-1948) was an influential American statesman, lawyer, and jurist who played a pivotal role in shaping modern U.S. governance. Born in Glens Falls, New York, he emerged as a key figure in both politics and law, serving as the Governor of New York and later as an Associate Justice and Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Hughes is best remembered for his commitment to legal reform and his advocacy for international peace, leaving a profound legacy that resonates in American jurisprudence today.

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"When we lose the right to be different, we lose the privilege to be free."

Charles Evans Hughes

"A man has to live with himself, and he should see to it that he always has good company."

Charles Evans Hughes

"The power to wage war is the power to wage war successfully."

Charles Evans Hughes

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