Abe Fortas
1910 - 1982
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Biography
Abe Fortas was an American attorney and jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Born in 1910 in Memphis, Tennessee, Fortas co-founded a law firm before becoming a prominent defender of civil liberties. In 1965, he was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson to the Supreme Court where he made significant contributions to landmark decisions on constitutional law.
Famous Quotes (5)
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In a democracy, every citizen, regardless of his interest in politics, 'holds office.' Every one of us is in a position of responsibility.
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Freedom is not free, free men are not equal, and equal men are not free.
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The historical argument is that the defendant's rights were denied.
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We are a government of laws, not of men.
5
The public knows that human beings are fallible. Only chess players truly 'know.'