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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I even accept for the sake of argument that sexual orgies eliminate social tensions and ought to be encouraged. Antonin Scalia
I even accept for the sake of argument that sexual orgies eliminate social tensions and ought to be encouraged.
Being a good person begins with being a wise person. Then, when you follow your conscience, will you be headed in the right direction. Antonin Scalia
Being a good person begins with being a wise person. Then, when you follow your conscience, will you be headed in the right direction.
For in order for capitalism to work -- in order for it to produce a good and a stable society -- the traditional Christian virtues are essential. Antonin Scalia
For in order for capitalism to work -- in order for it to produce a good and a stable society -- the traditional Christian virtues are essential.
