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Quotes by William O. Douglas
William O. Douglas (1898-1980) was a towering figure in American jurisprudence, serving as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1939 to 1975. Renowned for his unwavering commitment to civil liberties and environmental protection, Douglas championed individual rights and was a vigorous advocate for the natural world. His landmark opinions often reflected his belief that personal freedoms were inextricably linked to the health of the planet. Douglas's legacy endures, inspiring generations to advocate for both justice and conservation.
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"Marriage is a coming together for better or for worse, hopefully enduring, and intimate to the degree of being sacred."
William O. Douglas"Free speech is not to be regulated like diseased cattle and impure butter. The audience that hissed yesterday may applaud today, even for the same performance."
William O. Douglas
"As nightfall does not come at once, neither does oppression. In both instances, there is a twilight when everything remains seemingly unchanged, and it is in such a twilight that we all must be most aware of change in the air - however slight - lest we become unwitting victims of darkness."
William O. Douglas