Felix Frankfurter

We forget that the most successful statesmen have been professionals. Lincoln was a professional politician.

We forget that the most successful statesmen have been professionals. Lincoln was a professional politician.

If one man can be allowed to determine for himself what is law, every man can. That means first chaos, read more

If one man can be allowed to determine for himself what is law, every man can. That means first chaos, then tyranny. Legal process is an essential part of the democratic process.

Gratitude is one of the least articulate of the emotions, especially when it is deep.

Gratitude is one of the least articulate of the emotions, especially when it is deep.

Old age and sickness bring out the essential characteristics of a man.

Old age and sickness bring out the essential characteristics of a man.

Freedom of the press is not an end in itself but a means to the end of [achieving] a free read more

Freedom of the press is not an end in itself but a means to the end of [achieving] a free society.