William H. Hastie Professions : Lawyer Born : November 17, 1904 Died : April 14, 1976 Browse All Authors Top 7 quotes by William H. Hastie History informs us of past mistakes from which we can learn without repeating them. It also inspires us and gives confidence and hope bred of victories already won. William H. Hastie mistake giving past Democracy is a process, not a static condition. It is becoming, rather than being. It can be easily lost, but is never finally won. William H. Hastie becoming democracy lost It is not a persuasive argument that an evil should continue because it has existed in the past. William H. Hastie diversity justice past Difficulty need not foreshadow despair or defeat. Rather achievement can be all the more satisfying because of obstacles surmounted. William H. Hastie despair achievement hope Strategic planning for the future is the most hopeful indication of our increasing social intelligence. William H. Hastie hopeful planning social There is no simplistic approach to worthwhile achievement in human affairs. William H. Hastie affair achievement inspiration You have to be there at the right time and you've got to be equipped. William H. Hastie right-time Similar Authors Bruce Fein lawyer Bram Fischer lawyer Bowie Kuhn lawyer Apolinario Mabini lawyer Arnold Goodman, Baron Goodman lawyer Asma Jahangir lawyer All Authors