14+ Arthur Goldberg Quotes On Education, Success And Culture

Arthur Goldberg was an American judge and politician. He served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1962 to 1965. He was also the United States Ambassador to the United Nations from 1965 to 1968. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Arthur Goldberg on education, leadership, success.

If Columbus had an advisory committee he would probably still be at the dock. — Arthur Goldberg

America is not fighting to win a war. We are fighting to give an application to an old Greek proverb, which is that the purpose of war is not to annihilate an enemy but to get him to mend his ways. And we are confident we can get the enemy to mend his. — Arthur Goldberg

Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth. — Arthur Goldberg

Law not served by power is an illusion; but power not ruled by law is a menace which our nuclear age cannot afford. — Arthur Goldberg

The concept of neutrality can lead to a brooding and pervasive devotion to the secular and a passive, or even active, hostility to the religious. Such results are not only not compelled by the Constitution, but, it seems to me, are prohibited by it. — Arthur Goldberg

The basic guarantees of our Constitution are warrants for the here and now, and unless there is an overwhelmingly compelling reason, they are to be promptly fulfilled. — Arthur Goldberg

I am surprised nothing has been made of the fact that astronaut Neil Armstrong carried no sidearms when he landed on the moon. — Arthur Goldberg

You cannot rectify every real or alleged wrong immediately. Time must enter into the picture. — Arthur Goldberg

Equal Justice Under The Law. That is a great goal. But that goal has not been realized. — Arthur Goldberg

No system of criminal justice can, or should, survive if it comes to depend for its continued effectiveness on the citizens' abdication through unawareness of their constitutional rights. No system worth preserving should have to fear that if an accused is permitted to consult with a lawyer, he will become aware of, and exercise, these rights. — Arthur Goldberg

The greatest right of a civilized person is to be left alone, unless he does harm to others or is threatening to do harm to himself. — Arthur Goldberg

It is never easy to define what is moral, particularly in foreign policy. But at the risk of being simplistic, it appears to me that a foreign policy that is morally right protects human rights everywhere. — Arthur Goldberg

History teaches us that the past is full of luck and chance and circumstance, without any one of which, life could have been radically different. — Arthur Goldberg

The trick is to be there when it's settled. — Arthur Goldberg

Life Lessons by Arthur Goldberg

1. Judge Arthur Goldberg taught us that justice is best served when we are guided by our conscience and strive to do what is right.
2. He also showed us that it is possible to be successful in both the public and private sectors, and that it is important to use our skills to help others.
3. Finally, he demonstrated the power of courage and integrity when it comes to making tough decisions in the face of adversity.