Quote of the Moment: William O. Douglas, 5th Amendment


Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas

The Fifth Amendment is an old friend and a good friend. It is one of the great landmarks in man’s struggle to be free of tyranny, to be decent and civilized. It is our way of escape from the use of torture.

William O. Douglas, “An Almanac of Liberty,” 1954.

Douglas served longer on the Supreme Court than any other justice, from 1939 to 1975.

One Response to Quote of the Moment: William O. Douglas, 5th Amendment

  1. Neha's avatar Neha says:

    He was notable environmentalist too..

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