Quotes & anectdotes from the wise, the foolish, the courageous & the drunk

William O. Douglas Politician

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Oct 16, 1898
  • Died: Jan 19, 1980

William Orville Douglas served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Nominated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Douglas was confirmed at the age of 40, one of the youngest justices appointed to the court. His term, lasting 36 years and 209 days, is the longest term in the history of the Supreme Court.

Douglas holds a number of records as a Supreme Court Justice, including the most opinions. He was the 79th person appointed and confirmed to the bench of that court. In 1975 Time magazine called Douglas "the most doctrinaire and committed civil libertarian ever to sit on the court".

Marriage is a coming together for better or for worse, hopefully enduring, and intimate to the degree of being sacred. anniversary & marriage

We do not sit as a superlegislature to weigh the wisdom of legislation. wisdom

One who comes to the Court must come to adore, not to protest. That's the new gloss on the 1st Amendment. history

The Constitution is not neutral. It was designed to take the government off the backs of people. government

Tell the FBI that the kidnappers should pick out a judge that Nixon wants back. history

The right to be let alone is indeed the beginning of all freedoms. being alone & freedom

Mother's Day May 12, 2025

Motherhood: All love begins and ends there. 22 sayings from Robert Browning

22 sayings from Robert Browning

A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories. 53 more wisdom & wit from Honore de Balzac

53 more wisdom & wit from Honore de Balzac

With what price we pay for the glory of motherhood. 5 quotes from Isadora Duncan

5 quotes from Isadora Duncan

The babe at first feeds upon the mother's bosom, but it is always on her heart. 58 sayings from Henry Ward Beecher

58 sayings from Henry Ward Beecher