By formally declaring anyone opposed to same-sex marriage an enemy of human decency, the majority arms well every challenger to a state law restricting marriage to its traditional definition. Antonin Scalia armchallengerdecency Change image and share on social
A law can be both economic folly and constitutional. Antonin Scalia constitutionaleconomicfolly Change image and share on social
Being a good person begins with being a wise person. Then, when you follow your conscience, will you be headed in the right direction. Antonin Scalia beginconsciencedirection Change image and share on social
As a general rule, I do not think it appropriate for judges to heap either praise or censure upon a legislative measure that comes before them, lest it be thought that their validation, invalidation, or interpretation of it is driven by their desire to expand or constrict what they personally approve or disapprove as a matter of policy. Antonin Scalia approvecensureconstrict share on social
The only way to eliminate any government choice on what art is worthwhile, what art isn't worthwhile, is to get the government totally out of the business of funding. Antonin Scalia artbusinesschoice Change image and share on social
If we're picking people to draw out of their own conscience and experience a 'new' Constitution, we should not look principally for good lawyers. We should look to people who agree with us. When we are in that mode, you realize we have rendered the Constitution useless. Antonin Scalia agreeconscienceconstitution share on social
My view is regardless of whether you think prohibiting abortion is good or whether you think prohibiting abortion is bad, regardless of how you come out on that, my only point is the Constitution does not say anything about it. It leaves it up to democratic choice. Antonin Scalia abortionbadchoice share on social
And what I would say now is, yes, if a state enacted a law permitting flogging, it is immensely stupid, but it is not unconstitutional. A lot of stuff that's stupid is not unconstitutional. Antonin Scalia enactflogimmensely Change image and share on social
Some people are inherently likeable. If you're not - work on it. It may even improve your social life. Antonin Scalia improveinherentlylife Change image and share on social
Indeed, follow your star if you want to head north and it's the North Star. But if you want to head north and it's Mars, you had better follow somebody else's star. Antonin Scalia followheadmar Change image and share on social