Felix Frankfurter Quotes on History
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In this Court dissents have gradually become majority opinions.
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Lincoln's appeal to 'the better angels of our nature' failed to avert a fratricidal war. But the compassionate wisdom of Lincoln's first and second inaugurals bequeathed to the Union, cemented with blood, a moral heritage which, when drawn upon in times of stress and strife, is sure to find specific ways and means to surmount difficulties that may appear to be insurmountable.
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Judicial judgment must take deep account...of the day before yesterday in order that yesterday may not paralyze today.