A government, forever changing and changeable, is, indeed, in a state bordering upon anarchy and confusion. — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
A good government implies two things; first, fidelity to the objects of the government; secondly, a knowledge of the means, by which… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
It was under a solemn consciousness of the dangers from ecclesiastical ambition, the bigotry of spiritual pride, and the intolerance of sects...… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
In the next place, the state governments are, by the very theory of the constitution, essential constituent parts of the general government.… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
A feeble execution is but another phrase for a bad execution; and a government ill executed, whatever may be its theory, must,… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
So that the executive and legislative branches of the national government depend upon, and emanate from the states. Every where the state… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
It yet remains a problem to be solved in human affairs, whether any free government can be permanent, where the public worship… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
[I]t is impossible for those, who believe in the truth of Christianity, as a divine revelation, to doubt, that it is the… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
In a general sense, all contributions imposed by the government upon individuals for the service of the state, are called taxes, by… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
The real object of the First Amendment was not to countenance, much less advance Mohammedanism, or Judaism or infidelity, by prostrating Christianity;… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
The militia is the natural defense of a free country against sudden foreign invasions, domestic insurrections, and domestic usurpations of power by… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
How much more do they deserve our reverence and praise, whose lives are devoted to the formation of institutions, which, when they… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
The state governments have a full superintendence and control over the immense mass of local interests of their respective states, which connect… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
Men, to act with vigour and effect, must have time to mature measures, and judgment and experience, as to the best method… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
The duty imposed upon him [the president] to take care that the laws be faithfully executed, follows out the strong injunctions of… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
One of the ordinary modes, by which tyrants accomplish their purposes without resistance, is, by disarming the people, and making it an… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
“One of the surest means of preserving peace is always to be prepared for war.” — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
It was under a solemn consciousness of the dangers from ecclesiastical ambition, the bigotry of spiritual pride, and the intolerance of sects... that is… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
This provision (the 4th Amendment) speaks for itself. Its plain object is to secure the perfect enjoyment of that great right of the common… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
At the time of the adoption of the constitution, and of the amendment to it, now under consideration [i.e., the First Amendment], the general,… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
Every successive generation becomes a living memorial of our public schools, and a living example of their excellence. — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
No man can well doubt the propriety of placing a president of the United States under the most solemn obligations to preserve, protect, and… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
Be brief, be pointed, let your matter standLucid in order, solid and at hand;Spend not your words on trifles but condense;Strike with the mass… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
The real object of the First Amendment was not to countenance, much less advance Mohammedanism, or Judaism or infidelity, by prostrating Christianity; but ...… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
There is not a truth to be gathered from history more certain, or more momentous, than this: that civil liberty cannot long be separated… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
It should therefore be difficult in a republic to declare war; but not to make peace. — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
The state governments have a full superintendence and control over the immense mass of local interests of their respective states, which connect themselves with… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
[I]t is impossible for those, who believe in the truth of Christianity, as a divine revelation, to doubt, that it is the especial duty… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
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