In this court the parties changed positions as nimbly as if dancing a quadrille.

Our forefathers found the evils of free thinking more to be endured than the evils of inquest or suppression. This is because thoughtful, bold and independent minds are essential to the wise and considered self-government.

The priceless heritage of our society is the unrestricted constitutional right of each member to think as he will. Thought control is a copyright of totalitarianism, and we have no claim to it.

Men are more often bribed by their loyalties and ambitions than by money.

Civil government cannot let any group ride roughshod over others simply because their consciences tell them to do so.

Your job today tells me nothing of your future--your use of your leisure today tells me just what your tomorrow will be.

When the Supreme Court moved to Washington in 1800, it was provided with no books, which probably accounts for the high quality of early opinions.