The mere summoning of a witness and compelling him to testify against his will, about his beliefs, expressions or associations, is a measure of governmental interference. And when those forced revelations concern maters that are unorthodox, unpopular, or even hateful to the general public, the reactions in the life of the witness may be disastrous.

Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.

Legislators represent people, not trees or acres. Legislators are elected by voters, not farms or cities or economic interests.

It is doubtful that congress would pass the Bill of Rights if it were introduced today.

I hate banks. They do nothing positive for anybody except take care of themselves. They're first in with their fees and first out when there's trouble.

When the rights of any individual or group are chipped away, the freedom of all erodes.

In civilized life, law floats in a sea of ethics.