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“An act against the Constitution is void; an act against natural equity is void.”

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James Otis, born on February 5, 1725, and died on May 23, 1783, was an influential American lawyer. He is known for his significant role in the American Revolutionary War and his famous defense in the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. more

“To give one can of beer to a thousand people is not nearly as much fun as to give 1,000 cans of beer to one guy. You give a thousand people a can of beer and each of them will drink it, smack his lips and go back to watching the game. You give 1,000 cans to one guy, and there is always the outside possibility that 50,000 people will talk about it.”

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Book:Veeck--As In Wreck: The Autobiography of Bill Veeck

Source: Veeck--As In Wreck: The Autobiography of Bill Veeck

“When the Supreme Court says baseball isn't run like a business, everybody jumps up and down with joy. When I say the same thing, everybody throws pointy objects at me.”

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“I'm for the dreamers. The only really important things in history have been started by the dreamers. They never know what can't be done.”

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Author:Bill Veeck

“I believe in God, but I'm not too clear on the other details.”

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Author:Bill Veeck

“I used to sleep, eat, breathe volleyball. Now I have that with my kids.”

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Author:Kerri Walsh

“My mom is a constant in my life in so many ways.”

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Author:Kerri Walsh

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