Justice Robert H. JacksonJustice Robert H. Jackson, (1892-1954), U. S. Supreme Court Justice

Justice Robert H. Jackson Quote

“There is no such thing as an achieved liberty: like electricity, there can be no substantial storage and it must be generated as it is enjoyed, or the lights go out.”

Justice Robert H. JacksonJustice Robert H. Jackson
~ Justice Robert H. Jackson

American Bar Association Journal, 1953

Ratings and Comments


Mike, Norwalk

I like it, How great would it be if the court in which Jackson sat was a light instead of an off button.

Tim, Houston

I like it a lot, but the last phrase didn't make sense. Am I missing something? "or the lights to out" It looks like a mistype or something.

EGL, LA
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EGL, LA    1/25/07

Just a wild guess, but I would suspect if "go out".

E Archer, NYC

Absolutely -- this is very important. In order to enjoy the blessings of liberty, man must undergo the fatigue of supporting it. Freedom today is not necessarily freedom tomorrow...

jim k, Austin

Leftists never sleep, and we better keep awake.

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