Harlan Stone Quotes

A collection of quotes by Harlan Stone.

Harlan Fiske Stone (1872-1946) was an American lawyer and jurist. He served as the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1941 until his death in 1946. Stone had a distinguished career as a legal scholar, law school dean, and Attorney General of the United States during Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency. He is known for his support of civil liberties and his belief in a strong judiciary. Stone played a crucial role in guiding the Court during World War II, asserting the importance of individual rights and ensuring constitutional protection for minorities.

Distinctions between citizens solely because of their ancest

Distinctions between citizens solely because of their ancestry are by their very nature odious to a free people whose institutions are founded upon the doctrine of equality.

Harlan Stone

Equality