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Potter Stewart, an influential figure in American jurisprudence, served as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1958 to 1981. Appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Stewart was known for his moderate stance and commitment to civil liberties, highlighting his belief in the importance of free expression and the protection of individual rights. His legacy is marked by landmark decisions on obscenity and privacy, encapsulating his conviction that the Constitution should adapt to the evolving values of society.

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"Censorship reflects a society's lack of confidence in itself."

Potter Stewart

"Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do."

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"To force a lawyer on a defendant can only lead him to believe that the law contrives against him."

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"Abortion is inherently different from other medical procedures because no other procedure involves the purposeful termination of a potential life."

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