Constitution Quotes

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I deem it established, then, that the Constitution does not recognize property in man, but leaves that question, as between the states, to the law… — William H. Seward
But you answer, that the Constitution recognizes property in slaves. It would be sufficient, then, to reply, that this constitutional recognition must be void, because… — William H. Seward
The relationship between press and politician - protected by the Constitution and designed to be happily adversarial - becomes sour, raw and confrontational. — Roger Mudd
It is time... to end the long-standing and unproductive methodological debate over 'originalism' versus 'dynamism' or 'evolution' and focus instead on how, as a substantive… — Diane Wood
I always made my food congenial to my constitution, and my health was always excellent. — Giacomo Casanova
In the due exercise of your official power, in strictest accordance with law and the Constitution, you can deprive the enemy of that which, above… — Robert Dale Owen
The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Civil War-when I really think about them they all seem about as likely as the parting of the… — Sarah Vowell
Letter to the committee in charge of the celebration of the centennial of the American Constitution. I have always regarded that Constitution as the most… — William E. Gladstone
The evil of the actual disparity in their ages (and Mr. Woodhouse had not married early) was much increased by his constitution and habits; for… — Jane Austen
Fundamentalist Christianity is not just a threat to lesbians and gays, but to all Americans who cherish democracy and the rights and protections guaranteed us… — Mel White
The so-called liberals of today have the very popular idea that freedom of speech, of thought, of the press, freedom of religion, freedom from imprisonment… — Ludwig von Mises
Let the end be legitimate, let it be within the scope of the constitution, and all means which are appropriate, which are plainly adapted to… — John Marshall
One ought to avoid all unnecessary worry and exciting thoughts, and to cultivate a firm tranquility of mind. Melancholy reflections will in no way influence… — George Hackenschmidt
The Constitution is like my old blue dress ... it doesn't fit anymore. — Ellen Tauscher
Government cannot make us equal; it can only recognize, respect, and protect us as equal before the law. That [affirmative action] programs may have been… — Clarence Thomas
Asked random questions about the First Amendment and how they would like to have it applied, if you believe in polls at all, the average… — Frank Zappa
The phase of the usury system which we are trying to analyze is more or less Patterson's perception that the Bank of England could have… — Ezra Pound
I can find no warrant for such appropriation in the Constitution. — Grover Cleveland
The President is to be commander-in-chief of the army and navy of the United States. In this respect his authority would be nominally the same… — Alexander Hamilton
In this distribution of powers the wisdom of our constitution is manifested. It is the province and duty of the Executive to preserve to the… — Alexander Hamilton

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