“The ultimate touchstone of constitutionality is the Constitution itself and not …” — Felix Frankfurter

The mark of a truly civilized man is confidence in the strength and security derived from the inquiring mind.

I don't like a man to be too efficient. He's likely to be not human enough.

I came into the world a Jew, and although I did not live my life entirely as a Jew, I think it is fitting that I should leave as a Jew. I don't want to turn my back on a great and noble heritage.

Judicial judgment must take deep account of the day before yesterday in order that yesterday may not paralyze today.