Cryptography Quote by John Paul Stevens
“Of course, when I joined the Navy and when I took up the correspondence course in cryptography, I had to sign an oath that I would never reveal what sort of work I was involved in. It was only some years after the war that Congress passed a statute relieving me of that obligation.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: My Life on the Bench, 2005
He was bound by secrecy about wartime work, later freed by law, highlighting duty versus transparency.
In simple terms: Secrecy can be lifted by law.
Key Takeaway
Weigh duty against openness.
Themes
ethics
secrecy
law
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
legal
historical
When to use this quote
- government service
- historical research
- legal reforms
Key Concepts
national security
personal integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- When should secrecy be maintained?
- How to balance transparency and security?
A Different Perspective
Some secrets may still harm if revealed.
