We may win when we lose, if we have done what we can; for by so doing we have made real at least some part of that finished product in whose fabrication we are most concerned: ourselves. Learned Hand concernfabricationfinish Change image and share on social
Words are not pebbles in alien juxtaposition. Learned Hand alienjuxtapositionpebble Change image and share on social
If we are to keep democracy, there must be a commandment: Thou shalt not ration justice. Learned Hand commandmentdemocracyjustice Change image and share on social
The mid-day sun is too much for most eyes; one is dazzled even with its reflection. Be careful that too broad and high an aim does not paralyze your effort and clog your springs of action. Learned Hand actionaimbroad Change image and share on social
A self-made man may prefer a self-made name. Learned Hand makemanprefer Change image and share on social
Liberty lies in the hearts of men and women; when it dies there, no constitution, no law, no court can save it. Learned Hand constitutioncourtheart Change image and share on social
In the end it is worse to suppress dissent than to run the risk of heresy. Learned Hand badlydissentend Change image and share on social
I shall ask no more than that you agree with Dean Inge that even though counting heads is not an ideal way to govern, at least it is better than breaking them. Learned Hand agreebreakcount Change image and share on social
What to an outsider will be no more than the vigorous presentation of a conviction, to an employee may be the manifestation of a determination which it is not safe to thwart. Learned Hand convictiondeterminationemployee Change image and share on social
