Our government... teaches the whole people by its example. If the government becomes the lawbreaker, it breeds contempt for law; it invites every man to become a law unto himself; it invites anarchy. Louis D. Brandeis anarchybreedcontempt Change image and share on social
A man is a better citizen of the United States for being also a loyal citizen of his state and of his city; for being loyal to his family and to his profession or trade; for being loyal to his college or his lodge. Louis D. Brandeis citizencitycollege share on social
Behind every argument is someone's ignorance. Louis D. Brandeis argumentignorance Change image and share on social
We can have democracy in this country, or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we can't have both. Louis D. Brandeis concentratecountrydemocracy Change image and share on social
The greatest dangers to liberty lurk in the insidious encroachment by men of zeal, well meaning but without understanding. Louis D. Brandeis dangerencroachmentgreat Change image and share on social
Neutrality is at times a graver sin than belligerence. Louis D. Brandeis belligerencegraveneutrality Change image and share on social
We are not won by arguments that we can analyze, but by tone and temper; by the manner, which is the man himself. Louis D. Brandeis analyzeargumentman Change image and share on social
I abhor averages. I like the individual case. A man may have six meals one day and none the next, making an average of three meals per day, but that is not a good way to live. Louis D. Brandeis abhoraveragecase Change image and share on social
Let no American imagine that Zionism is inconsistent with patriotism. Multiple loyalties are objectionable only if they are inconsistent. Louis D. Brandeis americanimagineinconsistent Change image and share on social
The most important political office is that of the private citizen. Louis D. Brandeis citizenimportantoffice Change image and share on social