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“It is still in the lap of the gods whether a society can succeed which is based on "civil liberties and human rights" conceived as I have tried to describe them; but of one thing at least we may be sure: the alternatives that have so far appeared have been immeasurably worse.”

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Book:A fanfare for Prometheus
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A fanfare for Prometheus

A narrative that delves into the complexities of human aspirations and the pursuit of greatness, set against the backdrop of a tumultuous era. more

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Learned Hand
Learned Hand

Learned Hand was an influential American judge known for his eloquent and thoughtful opinions. He served as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit from 1909 until his death in 1961. Hand's legal reasoning and his commitment to the rule of law have had a lasting impact on American jurisprudence. more

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