In 1688, Edward Lloyd opened a coffeehouse on London's seafront popular among underwriters, men in powdered wigs with mathematical minds and steely… — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
It is foolishly thought by some that democratical constitutions will not, cannot, last; that the States will quarrel with each other; that… — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
Governor Ford is sworn to support the Constitution of the United States and also of this State Illinois, and these constitutions guarantee… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
Constitutions should consist only of general provisions; the reason is that they must necessarily be permanent, and that they cannot calculate for… — Alexander Hamilton Copy Share Image
Whether it is in the United States or in mainland Europe, written constitutions have one great weakness. That is that they contain… — Margaret Thatcher Copy Share Image
The Emancipation Proclamation is predicated upon the idea that the President may so annul the constitutions and laws of sovereign states, overthrow… — Melville Fuller Copy Share Image
Our constitutions purport to be established by 'the people,' and, in theory, 'all the people' consent to such government as the constitutions… — Lysander Spooner Copy Share Image
The British Government very naturally would like to see in India the form of democratic constitutions it knows best and thinks best,… — Muhammad Ali Jinnah Copy Share Image
The EU Constitution is something new in human history. Though it is not as eloquent as the French and U.S. constitutions, it… — Jeremy Rifkin Copy Share Image
The world is littered with constitutions that have written guarantees of rights but that don't actually deliver rights. What differentiates the ones… — Noah Feldman Copy Share Image
State constitutions typically provide that the state first has to service its debt, then make it pension payments, and then pay for… — Eugene Fama Copy Share Image
All Catholics must make themselves felt as active elements in daily political life in the countries where they live. They must penetrate,… — Pope Leo XIII Copy Share Image
The characteristic merit of the English constitutions is, that its dignified parts are very complicated and somewhat imposing, very old and rather… — Walter Bagehot Copy Share Image
Government has no right to make itself a party in any debates respecting the principles or mode of forming or of changing,… — Thomas Paine Copy Share Image
The idea that the object of constitutions is not to confirm the predominance of any interest, but to prevent it; to preserve… — Lord Acton Copy Share Image
“Constitutions become the ultimate tyranny,” Paul said. “They’re organized power on such a scale as to be overwhelming. The constitution is social… — Frank Herbert Copy Share Image
For me, the essence of the great American Dream is spiritual. I believe that our Constitution is inspired and that it is… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Constitutions become the ultimate tyranny," Paul said. "They’re organized power on such a scale as to be overwhelming. The constitution is social… — Frank Herbert Copy Share Image
Some men look at constitutions with sanctimonious reverence, and deem them like the ark of the Covenant, too sacred to be touched.… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
I am of the opinion that all who can should vote for the most intelligent, honest, and conscientious men eligible to office,… — Robert E. Lee Copy Share Image
The Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, the constitutions of the several states, and the organic laws of the territories all… — Susan B. Anthony Copy Share Image
If the federal constitution is to be construed so far in connection with the state constitutions, as to leave the trial by… — Richard Henry Lee Copy Share Image
