The only way to eliminate any government choice on what art is worthwhile, what art isn't worthwhile, is to get the government totally out of the business of funding.
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Winning and losing, that's never been my objective. It's my hope that in the fullness of time, the majority of the court will come to see things as I do.
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What this quote means
The focus is on understanding and perspective rather than simply winning or losing.
In this quote, Antonin Scalia expresses that his core objective isn't about winning or losing in a legal sense but rather in fostering a broader understanding of judicial philosophy over time. He emphasizes the importance of evolving perspectives and hopes that others will eventually align with his views on justice and interpretation.
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PhilosophyJusticePerspectiveUnderstandingTime
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In a speech about the importance of judicial thought and interpretation.
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