Another day Quote by Charles Evans Hughes
“Dissents are appeals to the brooding spirit of the law, to the intelligence of another day.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Judicial Opinion, United States Supreme Court, 1915
A dissent highlights the deeper, future‑oriented reasoning behind law, urging broader insight beyond the present.
In simple terms: Dissent reveals deeper legal insight.
Consider future implications.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court rulings
- policy debates
- academic analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can dissent shape future law?
- What risks arise from over‑intellectualizing?
May overlook immediate practicalities.