“A person gets from a symbol the meaning he puts into it, and what is one man's comfort and inspiration is another's jest and scorn.”
Quote by Robert H. Jackson
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Robert H. Jackson
Robert H. Jackson was a former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, known for his contributions to the field of law and the judiciary. He was born on February 13, 1892, and died on October 9, 1954. more
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