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Former Chief Justice of the United States

Earl Warren served as the 14th Chief Justice of the United States from 1953 to 1969, known for his progressive judicial philosophy and landmark decisions that expanded civil rights and liberties.

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Famous Earl Warren Quotes

“Many people consider the things government does for them to be social progress but they regard the things government does for others as socialism.”

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“I always turn to the sports pages first, which records people's accomplishments. The front page has nothing but man's failures.”

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“Today, as always, the people, no less than the courts, must remain vigilant to preserve the principals of our Bill of Rights, lest in our desire to be secure we lose our ability to be free.”

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“I'm very pleased with each advancing year. It stems back to when I was forty. I was a bit upset about reaching that milestone, but an older friend consoled me. "Don't complain about growing old - many, many people do not have that privilege."”

“Don't complain about growing old — many, many people do not have that privilege.”

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“Legislators represent people, not trees or acres. Legislators are elected by voters, not farms or cities or economic interests.”

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Book:The memoirs of Earl Warren

Source: The memoirs of Earl Warren

“Legislatures represent people, not acres or trees.”

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About the Author

Born: March 19, 1891
Died: July 9, 1974
Known for: Former Chief Justice of the United States
Quotes: 58

Books & Sources

The Public Papers of Chief Justice Earl WarrenRelated source material

A Republic, If You Can Keep It. -Related source material

The Law and the FutureRelated source material

The memoirs of Earl WarrenRelated source material

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