What did Learned Hand mean by: Skepticism is my only gospel, but I don’t want to make a dogma out of it. Learned Hand Judge · USA Copy
+ 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
+ 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
+ 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
+ Seldom, if ever, does wisdom come, shall we punish it if it comes late? Author, January 13, 2024January 9, 2025, Learned Hand, Acceptance, Patience, Wisdom, 0 Learned Hand Judge · USA
+ The apathy of the modern voter is the confusion of the modern reformer. Author, January 13, 2024January 9, 2025, Learned Hand, Apathy, Confusion, 0 Learned Hand Judge · USA
+ The public needs the equivalent of Chevrolets as well as Cadillacs. Author, January 13, 2024January 9, 2025, Learned Hand, Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, 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
+ Words are not pebbles in alien juxtaposition. Author, September 15, 2023January 2, 2025, Learned Hand, Connection, Language, Unity, 0 Learned Hand Judge · USA
In art, theories are as useful as a doctor’s prescription; one must be sick to believe them. Maurice de Vlaminck Painter · France
My pessimism extends to the point of even suspecting the sincerity of other pessimists. Jean Rostand Biologist · France
Simplifying to the extreme, I define postmodern as incredulity toward metanarratives. Jean-Francois Lyotard
