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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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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In a speech about the importance of judicial thought and interpretation.
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