Edward Bennett Williams Professions : Attorney Born : May 31, 1920 Died : August 13, 1988 Browse All Authors Top 8 quotes by Edward Bennett Williams Civil liberties are a great heritage for Americans. They are not rights that the government gives to the people, they are the rights that the people carved out for themselves when they created the government. Edward Bennett Williams government rights people I believe there are certain things that cannot be bought -- loyalty, friendship, health, love and an American League pennant. Edward Bennett Williams loyalty league believe These newspaper reporters... ever since Sullivan versus New York Times... have got a license to lie. Edward Bennett Williams newspapers new-york lying I will defend anyone as long as the client gives me total control of the case and pays up front. Edward Bennett Williams pay giving long They don't need a lawyer, they need a toastmaster. Edward Bennett Williams lawyer feet needs What are you supposed to do - stop practicing law whenever one of your friends becomes president? Edward Bennett Williams friends president law In life every effort is marked down at the end as a win or a loss. Edward Bennett Williams cutting winning loss You understand, of course, that I can only get you access. Edward Bennett Williams only understand you i-can Similar Authors Brooksley Born attorney Asa Hutchinson attorney Arthur Kinoy attorney Anita Hill attorney Anita Alvarez attorney Angela Corey attorney All Authors