Even in high school, a rule that permits only one point of view to be expressed is less likely to produce correct answers than the open discussion of countervailing views. — John Paul Stevens Copy Share Image
“Admittedly, some high school students (including those who use drugs) are dumb. Most students, however, do not shed their brains at the schoolhouse gate, and most students know dumb advocacy when they see it. The notion that the message on… — John Paul Stevens Copy Share Image
When the commission finds that a pig has entered the parlor, the exercise of its regulatory power does not depend on proof that the… — John Paul Stevens Copy Share Image
The practice of executing such offenders is a relic of the past and is inconsistent with evolving standards of decency in a civilized society. — John Paul Stevens Copy Share Image
As a matter of constitutional tradition, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we presume that governmental regulation of the content of speech… — John Paul Stevens Copy Share Image
I announced my dissent in the Citizens United orally, and I stumbled in my announcement. I had a little difficulty expressing myself. And that… — John Paul Stevens Copy Share Image
Public officials, including state legislators, have a duty to act impartially. — John Paul Stevens Copy Share Image
District of Columbia v. Heller, which recognized an individual right to possess a firearm under the Constitution, is unquestionably the most clearly incorrect decision… — John Paul Stevens Copy Share Image
After all, a district judge who gives harsh sentences to Yankees fans and lenient sentences to Red Sox fans would not be acting reasonably… — John Paul Stevens Copy Share Image
All I can say is I did the best I could, and I didn't do well enough on many occasions. — John Paul Stevens Copy Share Image
It almost seems I was writing two separate books, the first one about the time before I went on the court and the second… — John Paul Stevens Copy Share Image
One thing, however, is certain. Although we may never know with complete certainty the identity of the winner of this year's presidential election, the… — John Paul Stevens Copy Share Image
![“Admittedly, some high school students (including those who use drugs) are dumb. Most students, however, do not shed their brains at the schoolhouse gate, and most students know dumb advocacy when they see it. The notion that the message on this banner ['Bong Hits 4 Jesus'] would actually persuade…” quote by John Paul Stevens](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/39c/john-paul-stevens-12128_high-school_admittedly-some-high-school-students-inc_2018783.jpg)
