What did Learned Hand mean by: A self-made man may prefer a self-made name. Learned Hand Judge · USA Copy
+ Words are not pebbles in alien juxtaposition. Author, September 15, 2023January 2, 2025, Learned Hand, Connection, Language, Unity, 0 Learned Hand Judge · USA
+ The spirit of liberty is the spirit that is not quite sure it is right. Author, January 13, 2024January 9, 2025, Learned Hand, Liberty, Spirit, Uncertainty, 0 Learned Hand Judge · USA
+ The aim of law is the maximum gratification of the nervous system of man. Author, January 13, 2024January 9, 2025, Learned Hand, Gratification, Law, Nervous system, 0 Learned Hand Judge · USA
+ Tyranny is tyranny, no matter what its form; the free man will resist it if his courage serves. Author, January 13, 2024January 9, 2025, Learned Hand, Courage, Resistance, Tyranny, 0 Learned Hand Judge · USA
+ The successful competitor, having been urged to compete, must not be turned upon when he wins. Author, January 13, 2024January 9, 2025, Learned Hand, Competition, Fairness, Success, 0 Learned Hand Judge · USA
+ There is nothing sinister in so arranging one’s affairs as to keep taxes as low as possible. Author, January 13, 2024January 9, 2025, Learned Hand, Ethics, Financial planning, Taxation, 0 Learned Hand Judge · USA
+ If we are to keep our democracy, there must be one commandment: thou shalt not ration justice. Author, January 13, 2024January 9, 2025, Learned Hand, Democracy, Justice, 0 Learned Hand Judge · USA
+ There is no surer way to misread any document than to read it literally. Author, January 13, 2024January 9, 2025, Learned Hand, Interpretation, Misunderstanding, 0 Learned Hand Judge · USA
Whatever the world condemns you for, make it your own. It is yourself. Read explanation Jean Cocteau Artist · France
It is excruciating to be an unbeliever with a spirit that is deeply religious. Jean Cocteau Artist · France
There’s no such thing as autobiography, there’s only art and lies Jeanette Winterson Author · England
