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.
Felix FrankfurterJudicial judgment must take deep account...of the day before yesterday in order that yesterday may not paralyze today.
Felix FrankfurterThe real rulers in Washington are invisible, and exercise power from behind the scenes.
Felix FrankfurterWisdom too often never comes, and so one ought not to reject it merely because it comes late.
Felix Frankfurter