“ On television and in the movies, crimes are always solved. Nothing is left uncertain. By the end, the viewer knows whodunit. In real life, on the other hand, many murders remain unsolved, and even som… Alan Dershowitz
“ It simply cannot be disputed that for decades the Palestinian leadership was more interested in there not being a Jewish state than in there being a Palestinian state. Alan Dershowitz
“ I think mistakes are the essence of science and law. It's impossible to conceive of either scientific progress or legal progress without understanding the important role of being wrong and of mistakes… Alan Dershowitz
“ It's never acceptable to target civilians. It violates the Geneva Accords, it violates the international law of war and it violates all principles of morality. Alan Dershowitz
“ Juries are not computers. They are composed of human beings who evaluate evidence differently. Alan Dershowitz
“ Ed Koch will never 'rest in peace.' That was not his way. He was always nervously squirming, while making others squirm as well. Comfort was not his goal. He understood that to be a proud and assertiv… Alan Dershowitz
“ We all learn in school that the judicial, legislative and executive branches of government must check and balance each other. But other non state institutions must participate in this important system… Alan Dershowitz
“ I've thought hard about my psychological connections and I think I've managed to separate out the psychological from the legal, moral, and political. Alan Dershowitz
“ Judges are the weakest link in our system of justice, and they are also the most protected. Alan Dershowitz
“ Real heroes are those who face death for a principle - say, to save the lives of others - without any promise of reward. Alan Dershowitz
“ This book is dedicated to Israel's constructive and nuanced critics, whose rational voices are too often drowned out by the exaggerations, demonizations, and hate-filled lies put forth by Israel's ene… Alan Dershowitz
“ Good character consists of recognizing the selfishness that inheres in each of us and trying to balance it against the altruism to which we should all aspire. It is a difficult balance to strike, but… Alan Dershowitz
“ When I decide who to vote for as president, I ask myself who will be best for America and for the world. An important component of my answer involves my assessment of the candidate's willingness and a… Alan Dershowitz
“ The threat or fear of violence should not become an excuse or justification for restricting freedom of speech. Alan Dershowitz
“ In the Pentagon Papers case, the government asserted in the Supreme Court that the publication of the material was a threat to national security. It turned out it was not a threat to U.S. security. Bu… Alan Dershowitz
