Antonin Grеgоrу Sсаliа (Mаrсh 11, 1936 – Fеbruаrу 13, 2016) wаѕ аn Aѕѕосiаtе Juѕtiсе of thе Suрrеmе Cоurt оf the United Stаtеѕ from 1986 until hiѕ dеаth in 2016. Aрроintеd to the Court bу Presid...
A good, hard-hitting dissent keeps you honest. Antonin Scalia
A good, hard-hitting dissent keeps you honest.
Words have meaning. And their meaning doesn't change. Antonin Scalia
Words have meaning. And their meaning doesn't change.
A Bill of Rights that means what the majority wants it to mean is worthless. Antonin Scalia
A Bill of Rights that means what the majority wants it to mean is worthless.
The court makes an amazing amount of decisions that ought to be made by the people. Antonin Scalia
The court makes an amazing amount of decisions that ought to be made by the people.
The Court today completes the process of converting Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 from a guarantee that race or sex will not be the basis for often will. Antonin Scalia
The Court today completes the process of converting Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 from a guarantee that race or sex will not be the basis for often will.
It is difficult to maintain the illusion that we are interpreting a Constitution, rather than inventing one. Antonin Scalia
It is difficult to maintain the illusion that we are interpreting a Constitution, rather than inventing one.
There exists in some parts of the world sanctimonious criticism of America's death penalty, as somehow unworthy of a civilized society. Antonin Scalia
There exists in some parts of the world sanctimonious criticism of America's death penalty, as somehow unworthy of a civilized society.
Bear in mind that brains and learning, like muscle and physical skill, are articles of commerce. They are bought and sold. You can hire them by the year or by the hour. The only thing in the world not for sale is character. Antonin Scalia
Bear in mind that brains and learning, like muscle and physical skill, are articles of commerce. They are bought and sold. You can hire them by the year or by the hour. The only thing in the world not for sale is character.
There is nothing new in the realization that the Constitution sometimes insulates the criminality of a few in order to protect the privacy of us all. Antonin Scalia
There is nothing new in the realization that the Constitution sometimes insulates the criminality of a few in order to protect the privacy of us all.
In a big family the first child is kind of like the first pancake. If it's not perfect, that's okay, there are a lot more coming along. Antonin Scalia
In a big family the first child is kind of like the first pancake. If it's not perfect, that's okay, there are a lot more coming along.
As long as judges tinker with the Constitution to 'do what the people want,' instead of what the document actually commands, politicians who pick and confirm new federal judges will naturally want only those who agree with them politically. Antonin Scalia
As long as judges tinker with the Constitution to 'do what the people want,' instead of what the document actually commands, politicians who pick and confirm new federal judges will naturally want only those who agree with them politically.
Persuade your fellow citizens it's a good idea and pass a law. That's what democracy is all about. It's not about nine superannuated judges who have been there too long, imposing these demands on society. Antonin Scalia
Persuade your fellow citizens it's a good idea and pass a law. That's what democracy is all about. It's not about nine superannuated judges who have been there too long, imposing these demands on society.
