The greatest dangers to liberty lurk in insidious encroachment by men of zeal, well-meaning but without understanding.

Louis Brandeis

Olmstead v. United States

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Topic

Threats to freedom Freedom

Author

Louis Brandeis

Source

Olmstead v. United States

Medium

Supreme Court opinion Legal opinion

Genre

Dissenting opinion Legal writing

Language

English

Time

1928 1920s 20th century

Occupation

Supreme Court Justice Judge Lawyer

From

United States

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Citation

Brandeis, Louis. Dissenting Opinion. Olmstead v. United States. United States Reports, vol. 277, 4 June 1928, pp. 471-485. Justia, https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/277/438/.

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There is nothing more innately human than the tendency to transmute what has become customary into what has been divinely ordained.

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Source
The Beginnings of Emancipation Concerning Women
Language
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Time
1926 1920s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

LaFollette, Suzanne. Concerning Women. Albert & Charles Boni, 1926, ch. 1.

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The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is its natural manure.

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Topic
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Author

Thomas Jefferson
Medium
Letter
Statement Type
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Language
English
Time
1787 1780s 18th century
Era
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Authentication Score 3
Original Citation

Jefferson, Thomas. Letter to William Stephens Smith. 13 Nov. 1787.

Current Citation

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