“Justice Stevens is one of those who are most sensitive to the least powerful in our society.” LawJusticePowerfulSensitiveOur Society Author:Paul Simon
“Court, in our society, is often the last resort of stubbornness.” LastsLawCourtOur SocietyResortsStubbornness Book:Fear of Fifty Source: Fear of Fifty
“Weddings in our society seem designed to reduce the bride and groom to precisely the condition of those who, because they 'lack sufficient use of reason,' are 'incapable of contracting marriage,' according to canon law.” ReasonUseSeemsLawConditionsSufficientOur SocietyIncapableBridesCanonContractingBride And Groom Author:Nancy Mairs
“Classifications and distinctions based on race or color have no moral or legal validity in our society. They are contrary to our constitution and laws.” LawPoliticsRaceMoralColorConstitutionContraryDistinctionOur SocietyValidityClassification Author:Thurgood Marshall