A Quote by William J. Brennan
The framers knew that liberty is a fragile thing, and so should we.
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There is no contending with necessity, and we should be very tender how we censure those that submit to it. It is one thing to be at liberty to do what we will, and another thing to be tied up to do what we must.
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