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Humility Quote by Felix Frankfurter

“The indispensible judicial requisite is intellectual humility.” quote by Felix Frankfurter
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“The indispensible judicial requisite is intellectual humility.”

Felix Frankfurter

About This Quote

Source Speech: Remarks on Judicial Philosophy, 1944

Intellectual humility is essential for fair and reasoned judicial decisions.

In simple terms: Judges must stay modest about knowledge.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate humility in decision making.

Themes

justice humility judicial ethics

Mood

reflective serious

Type

legal philosophical

When to use this quote

  • courtroom deliberations
  • law school training
  • public policy debates

Key Concepts

cognitive bias self-awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can judges check their own biases?
  • What practices foster humility?
A Different Perspective

Humility alone cannot resolve systemic bias.

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