Benjamin Cardozo Quotes

Freedom of expression is the matrix, the indispensable condition, of nearly every other form of freedom.
Benjamin Cardozo

Freedom, Expression, Condition

I take judge-made law as one of the existing realities of life.
Benjamin Cardozo

Life, Law, Existing

Justice is not to be taken by storm. She is to be wooed by slow advances.
Benjamin Cardozo

Justice, Storm, She

Law never is, but is always about to be.
Benjamin Cardozo

Membership in the bar is a privilege burdened with conditions.
Benjamin Cardozo

Conditions, Bar, Privilege

Method is much, technique is much, but inspiration is even more.
Benjamin Cardozo

Technique, Method

Prophecy, however honest, is generally a poor substitute for experience.
Benjamin Cardozo

Experience, Poor, Honest

The prophet and the martyr do not see the hooting throng. Their eyes are fixed on the eternities.
Benjamin Cardozo

Eyes, Martyr, Prophet

The risk to be percieved defines the duty to be obeyed.
Benjamin Cardozo

Risk, Duty, Defines

Share with your Friends

Everyone likes a good quote - don't forget to share.

Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Judge

Born: May 24, 1870

Died: July 9, 1938

Links

Find on Amazon: Benjamin Cardozo

Cite this Page: Citation

Related Authors

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
Louis D. Brandeis
Thurgood Marshall
Sonia Sotomayor
Sandra Day O'Connor
Earl Warren
Clarence Thomas
Antonin Scalia
More

Get Social with BrainyQuote

BrainyQuote Desktop

BrainyQuote Mobile

Site

Quote of the Day

Social

BQ on Pinterest

Syndication

Funny Quote Feed

Love Quote Feed

Nature Quote Feed

About Us