Robert Jackson Quotes

A collection of quotes by Robert Jackson.

Robert Jackson was an American lawyer, judge, and politician. Born in Pennsylvania in 1892, he served as the United States Solicitor General and later became an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Jackson played a significant role as a prosecutor during the Nuremberg Trials, where he helped bring Nazi war criminals to justice. Known for his powerful legal arguments and his commitment to upholding the rule of law, Jackson's contributions to American jurisprudence and international justice are widely recognized. He passed away in 1954, leaving behind a legacy of legal brilliance and a dedication to justice.

To believe that patriotism will not flourish if patriotic ce

To believe that patriotism will not flourish if patriotic ceremonies are voluntary... is to make an unflattering estimate of the appeal of our institutions to free minds.

Robert Jackson

Patriotism

Freedom to differ is not limited to things that do not matte

Freedom to differ is not limited to things that do not matter mush. That would be a mere shadow of freedom. The test of its substance is the right to differ as to things that touch the heart of the existing order.

Robert Jackson

Freedom