Speech in New York, New York (27 January 1952).
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Life is made up of constant calls to action, and we seldom have time for more than hastily contrived answers.
— Learned Hand
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About Learned Hand
Billings Learned Hand (27 January 1872 – 18 August 1961), usually called simply Learned Hand,
About Learned Hand
Billings Learned Hand (27 January 1872 – 18 August 1961), usually called simply Learned Hand,
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