The American Constitution, one of the few modern political documents drawn up by men who were forced by the sternest circumstances to… — George Bernard Shaw Copy Share Image
Hence, instead of Man Thinking, we have the bookworm. Hence, the book-learned class, who value books, as such; not as related to… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
It is my belief that there are "absolutes" in our Bill of Rights, and that they were put there on purpose by… — Hugo Black Copy Share Image
I do not believe in lawyers, in that mode of attacking or defending a man, because you descend to meet the judge… — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image
The president is the high priest of what sociologist Robert Bellah calls the 'American civil religion.' The president must invoke the name… — Jonathan Haidt Copy Share Image
“Individual guarantees stated in writing in the constitution are of no use to a nation if it is not the people, but… — Faustino Ballve Copy Share Image
I go where the revolution is, and the revolution is Ron Paul. Ron Paul is a champion of the Constitution. He's about… — Christine Ebersole Copy Share Image
Merrick Garland was the most qualified nominee, not just in our lifetimes but perhaps in the history of the United States Supreme… — Neal Katyal Copy Share Image
Seen from a lower point of view, the Constitution, with all its faults, is very good; the law and the courts are… — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image
Being a patriot doesn’t mean prioritizing service to government above all else. Being a patriot means knowing when to protect your country,… — Edward Snowden Copy Share Image
It is the fundamental right of every American, as guaranteed by the first amendment of the Constitution, to worship as he or… — Jimmy Carter Copy Share Image
Americans revere both the Constitution and an independent Court that applies the document's provisions. The Court has done many excellent things in… — Robert Bork Copy Share Image
In my opinion, Chief Justice Roberts put it best during his recent confirmation hearings. And he said, and I quote, "The framers… — Mike DeWine Copy Share Image
Because the bill in reserving a certain parcel of land in the United States for the use of said Baptist Church comprises… — James Madison Copy Share Image
Some liberal interest groups have come out in full force and have attempted to paint Judge [Samuel] Alito to be an extremist… — Chuck Grassley Copy Share Image
It is contended by many that ours is a Christian government, founded upon the Bible, and that all who look upon the… — Robert Green Ingersoll Copy Share Image
[In the case of] dangerous exercise of other powers, not granted by the said compact, the states, who are parties thereto, have… — James Madison Copy Share Image
The Left regards the Constitution as defective and outmoded - in part because it impedes the government's ability to control institutions, like… — Gary Bauer Copy Share Image
In the span of three years, the Iraqi people participated in three elections, drafted a constitution, and elected a new government. While… — Tim Murphy Copy Share Image
It is important, likewise, that the habits of thinking in a free Country should inspire caution in those entrusted with its administration,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
But when men have realized that time has upset many fighting faiths, they may come to believe...that the best test of truth… — Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr Copy Share Image
“Judge not,' it has been said, but being a juryman can be a pleasant occupation when one is not weighing up human… — Claudio Magris Copy Share Image
I have litigated in my private life, and I will say there are many reasons why a judge could be recused from… — Matt Gaetz Copy Share Image
The right response when, in the army, you are given an unlawful order, is to refuse that order. The right response of… — Alan Keyes Copy Share Image
Chief Justice Roberts has expressly said that the Constitution and the government should be colorblind, he sees no difference between government action… — Erwin Chemerinsky Copy Share Image
“Let [the Constitution] be taught in schools, in seminaries, and in colleges, let it be written in primers, in spelling books and… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
“He was a judge which meant he was a man of the law. However, Kevin, Benjamin, Frankie, and Pastor Caine would need… — Genevieve D. Woods Copy Share Image
Our present condition is, Legislation without law; wisdom without a plan; a constitution without a name; and, what is strangely astonishing, perfect… — Thomas Paine Copy Share Image
I take the Constitution very seriously. The biggest problems that we're facing right now have to do with [the president] trying to… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
American patriotism is generally something that amuses Europeans, I suppose because children look idiotic saluting the flag and because the constitution contains… — Katharine Whitehorn Copy Share Image
I tend to agree with those who say that a justice's duty is to the Constitution and that it is thus more… — Amy Coney Barrett Copy Share Image
The chief foundations of all states... are good laws and good arms. And as there cannot be good laws where there are… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
Going back all the way to the founding, there was a recognition that in the same way that you need the Constitution… — Lina Khan Copy Share Image
New Jersey was threatened like no other region in this country and what we did was we took action within the constitution… — Chris Christie Copy Share Image
The very idea of the law in a constitutional republic involves the requisite that it be a rule, a guide, uniform, fixed… — Levi Woodbury Copy Share Image
Well, today, we are in the struggle brought on to us by the terrorists of Islam. It is a war that we… — Todd Tiahrt Copy Share Image
The Constitution of the United States of America clearly affirms the right of every American citizen to bear arms. And as Americans,… — Malcolm X Copy Share Image
President Ronald Reagan used to speak of the Soviet constitution, and he noted that it purported to grant wonderful rights of all… — John Roberts Copy Share Image
[The Constitution] will not be saved in Washington. It will be saved by the citizens of this nation who love and cherish… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The national government was itself the creature of the States...Yet today it is often made to appear that the creature, Frankenstein-like, is… — Dwight D. Eisenhower Copy Share Image