Home / Quotes / Quote by Robert H. Jackson

Quote by Robert H. Jackson

“It is not the function of our Government to keep the citizen from falling into error; it is the function of the citizen to keep the Government from falling into error.”

Author

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

“There are no dirty words in this book, except for 'hell' and 'God', in case someone is fearing that an innocent child might see 1...Perhaps the only precept taught me by Grandfather Wills that I have honoured all my adult life is that profanity and obsceny entitle people who don't want unpleasant information to close their eyes and ears to you.”

Humour Swearing Oversight Profaniy

Book:Hocus Pocus

Source: Hocus Pocus

“We must everywhere be part of the cry for civilian review boards, not in the naive belief that they are a panacea but in the conviction that police conduct is not the exclusive responsibility of commissioners and politicians. Police must be answerable to the citizenry they presumably protect, and if they have been educated to any other concept of their role, now is the time to educate them.”

Justice Citizens Police Oversight Civilian Review Boards Police Oversight

Book:Down the Line: The Collected Writings of Bayard Rustin

Source: Down the Line: The Collected Writings of Bayard Rustin

“Ask the American public if they want a wiretap and they'll say 'No.' If you ask them do they want a feature on their phone that helps the FBI find their missing child, they'll say, 'Yes.”

Watching Oversight Big Brother

Author:Lois Freeh

“There will be no insults here," Lachlan said to Ewan, his voice stern. "At least not against Sin. Braden, on the other hand, you may feel free to attack." "Och, now," Braden bristled, "where's your brotherly love?" Lochlan smiled devilishly. "That is my brotherly love. Notice I have yet to taunt you?" "Aye, but I'm sure it's nothing more than an oversight." -Lochlan & Braden”