Brandeis Quote for Sunshine Week

The most important political office is that of the private citizen.

— Louis D. Brandeis

Brandeis was appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson.

Brandeis eventually became known as the “people’s lawyer,” championing the “right to be let alone,” First Amendment rights, and other legal theories that favored the people vis a vis the government and large corporations.

Brandeis’ life story, especially his legal career, is a compelling read. Here are some good sites: Wikipedia, Brandeis University, NPR, “Revisiting The Tenure Of Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, The 'Jewish Jefferson.’”

If we would guide by the light of reason we must let our minds be bold.

— Louis D. Brandeis