I entirely concur in the propriety of resorting to the…
“I entirely concur in the propriety of resorting to the sense in which the Constitution was accepted and ratified by the nation. In that sense alone it is the legitimate Constitution.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The Constitution's legitimacy stems from the original ratification process, not later interpretations.
In simple terms: Legitimacy comes from original acceptance.
Respect original intent.
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When to use this quote
- legal debates
- educational curricula
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should original intent guide all decisions?
- How to balance tradition and progress?
Modern issues may require reinterpretation.