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“Look it over some time. 'T is fine spoort if ye don't care f r checkers. Some say it laves th' flag up in th' air an' some say that's where it laves th' constitution. Annyhow, something'» in th' air. But there's wan thing I 'm sure about." " What's that ?" asked Mr. Hennessy. " That is," said Mr…” quote by Finley Peter Dunne
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““Look it over some time. 'T is fine spoort if ye don't care f r checkers. Some say it laves th' flag up in th' air an' some say that's where it laves th' constitution. Annyhow, something'» in th' air. But there's wan thing I 'm sure about." " What's that ?" asked Mr. Hennessy. " That is," said Mr. Dooley, " no matther whether th' constitution follows th' flag or not, th' supreme coort follows th' iliction returns.””

Finley Peter Dunne

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The quote humorously debates whether the flag or the constitution is more important, suggesting that the Supreme Court follows the law regardless of symbolism.

In simple terms: Debate about symbols versus law.

Key Takeaway

Remember that law guides actions more than symbols.

Themes

law politics symbols justice constitution

Mood

witty thoughtful

Type

satirical political

When to use this quote

  • court decisions
  • political debates
  • civic education

Key Concepts

constitutional law symbolic meaning judicial independence

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which symbol influences your decisions more?
  • How does law outweigh symbolism?
A Different Perspective

The humor may obscure the seriousness of constitutional hierarchy.

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