Louis D. BrandeisThinkers

Arguing is to be done dispassionately, for when an arguer argues dispassionately he thinks only of the argument.

An Argument is that behind which, in every case, is someone's ignorance.

An Argument is that behind which is always somebody's ignorance, for if one rediscovers the foundation of truth, the purpose and causes of dispute immediately disappear.

The Brain is like the hand. It grows with using.

Democracy is moral before it is political.

Democracy is that political system in which the most important office is the office of citizen.

Editing is crucial to the writing process. There is no great writing, only great rewriting.

Equity is a principle that does not demand that its suitors shall have led blameless lives.

Government is not an exact science.

Government corruption is unacceptable, for if the government becomes a lawbreaker, it breeds contempt for the law, for crime is contagious.

Ignorance is to be discovered behind every argument.