“Not honesty alone, but the punctilio of an honor the most sensitive, is then the standard of behavior.”
Quote by Benjamin Cardozo
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Benjamin Cardozo
Benjamin Cardozo was a former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, known for his profound legal thoughts and unique judicial style. He was born on May 24, 1870, and died on July 9, 1938. more
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