Amendments Quote by William O. Douglas
“The Fifth Amendment is an old friend and a good friend, one of the great landmarks in men's struggle to be free of tyranny, to be decent and civilized.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on the Fifth Amendment, United States Supreme Court, 1965
The Fifth Amendment protects individual liberty against governmental overreach.
In simple terms: It safeguards freedom from tyranny.
Key Takeaway
Defend constitutional rights.
Themes
freedom
rights
government
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
legal
political
When to use this quote
- court cases
- political activism
- public policy
Key Concepts
civil liberties
legal safeguards
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the Fifth Amendment affect daily life?
- What responsibilities accompany freedom?
A Different Perspective
Rights can be limited by other legal constraints.
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