“If you can see a problem, and you have the ability to fix it, it becomes your responsibility. It’s always been that way.”
Source: The Tejano Conflict (2014), Chapter 27
You Can Lead an Atheist to Evidence, But You Can't Make Him Think (2009)
Dissenting, Baker v. Carr, 369 U.S. 186 (1962).
Judicial opinions
“Why should not conscience have vacation
As well as other courts o' th' nation?”
Canto II, line 317
Source: Hudibras, Part II (1664)
“Basis for Negotiations” p. 122
Short fiction, Who Can Replace a Man? (1965)
“He looked at you like you were the brightest planet in the galaxy.”
Source: We Were Liars
2011, Address on interventions in Libya (March 2011)
Context: I’d like to update the American people on the international effort that we have led in Libya — what we’ve done, what we plan to do, and why this matters to us.
I want to begin by paying tribute to our men and women in uniform who, once again, have acted with courage, professionalism and patriotism. They have moved with incredible speed and strength. Because of them and our dedicated diplomats, a coalition has been forged and countless lives have been saved.
Meanwhile, as we speak, our troops are supporting our ally Japan, leaving Iraq to its people, stopping the Taliban’s momentum in Afghanistan, and going after al Qaeda all across the globe. As Commander-in-Chief, I’m grateful to our soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and to their families. And I know all Americans share in that sentiment.
Pebble in the Sky (1950), chapter 4 “The Royal Road”, p. 33
All page numbers from the 1964 Bantam Pathfinder mass market paperback edition, 6th printing
Pebble in the Sky (1950)
