Frank L. Gilbert was an influential American lawyer and judge known for his significant contributions to the legal landscape of Wisconsin. Born in 1864, he served as the 19th Attorney General of Wisconsin, where he played a crucial role in shaping state law and policy. His career also included notable positions as a county judge and district attorney in Dane County, where he was recognized for his commitment to justice and public service. Gilbert's legal acumen and dedication to the rule of law left a lasting impact on the state's judicial system. Throughout his career, Gilbert was involved in various legal reforms and initiatives that aimed to improve the efficiency and fairness of the legal process in Wisconsin. His tenure as Attorney General was marked by efforts to address pressing legal issues of the time, reflecting his deep understanding of the complexities of law and governance. Gilbert's legacy is remembered not only for his professional achievements but also for his influence on future generations of legal practitioners in the state.
“If you're a coward--and let's just say that you are, for the sake of argument--it means nothing. My Aunt Peg, she's an alcoholic. She can't handle drinking. It ruins her life and turns her into a mess--and do you know what that means? It means nothing. Do you think it makes her a bad person? Of course not--it's just the way she is. Alcoholism just happened to her, Frank. Things happen to people. We are the way we are--there's nothing to be done for it. My Uncle Billy--he couldn't keep a promise or stay faithful to a woman. It meant nothing. He was a wonderful person, Frank, and he was completely untrustworthy. It's just how he was. It didn't mean anything. We all still loved him.””
“Yet I can tell you that there was a lonely and untenanted corner of my heart that I’d never known was there”
“Totally submerging your own personality to please a man who, frankly, wasn’t worth the powder and shot it would take to blow him up.””
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