Quote by Laurence Tribe

There are a lot of things that fit on a bumper sticker in terms of either liberty or equality or progress that when made more concrete just don't pan out.

There are a lot of things that fit on a bumper sticker in te

Summary

This quote suggests that while slogans and simplistic ideas like liberty, equality, and progress may appeal to people and fit well on a bumper sticker, they often lack substantial meaning when scrutinized in real-life situations. It implies that these concepts can be overly simplified, and if examined in more depth and applied practically, they may not hold up or produce the expected results. Essentially, the quote alludes to the idea that the complexities of reality often defy easy slogans or catchphrases.

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Equality

By Laurence Tribe

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