Anthony Kennedy's Timeline: Life, Photos, and Key Events

"At the heart of liberty is the right to define one?s own concept of existence, of meaning, of the universe, and of the mystery of human life.?[Progressive]"

"The prohibition against cruel and unusual punishments, like other expansive language in the Constitution, must be interpreted according to its text, by considering history, tradition, and precedent, and with due regard for its purpose and function in the constitutional design. To implement this framework we have established the propriety and affirmed the necessity of referring to the evolving standards of decency that mark the progress of a maturing society."