Closed mind Quote by Clara Barton

I have an almost complete disregard of precedent, and a faith in the possibility of something better. It irritates me to be told how…

— Clara Barton

Precedents once established are so much positive power.

— James Madison

I know my judicial role is further constrained by careful adherence to precedent.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

When I went to law school, which after all was back in the dark ages, we never looked beyond our borders for precedents. As…

— Sandra Day O'Connor

I missed a lot of decisions. At the time of making such a decision, there was no doubt in my mind as to its…

— Billy Evans

Because, when it comes to restoring the rule of law, I can't change my mind and I won't change the subject.

— Kris Kobach

As the first of every thing, in our situation will serve to establish a Precedent, it is devoutly wished on my part, that these…

— George Washington

Precedents are the disgrace of legislation. They are not wanted to justify right measures, are absolutely insufficient to excuse wrong ones. They can only…

— Laurence Sterne

Precedent goes in support of justice.

— Sherrilyn Kenyon

“It is a maxim among these lawyers, that whatever hath been done before may legally be done again: and therefore they take special care…

— Jonathan Swift

Every ounce of my cynicism is supported by historical precedent.

— Glen Cook

Precedents are dangerous things; let the reins of government then be braced and held with a steady hand, and every violation of the Constitution…

— George Washington