They conferred, as against the Government, the right to be let alone—the most comprehensive of rights and the right most valued by civilized men.

Louis Brandeis

Olmstead v. United States

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Topic

Right to privacy Fourth Amendment Bill of Rights Constitutional law

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, supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/277/438/.

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Scepticism is the chastity of the intellect, and it is shameful to surrender it too soon or to the first comer.

George Santayana

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Doubt and skepticism

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George Santayana
Source
Scepticism and Animal Faith
Language
English
Time
1923 1920s 20th century
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Citation

Santayana, George. Scepticism and Animal Faith. Charles Scribner's Sons/Constable And Company, 1923, ch. 9.