Constitutions Quotes

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That we suffer so much today under whatsoever flag we live is proof positive that constitutions and laws, when framed by the early advocates of… — Marcus Garvey
Every discrimination against women in the constitutions and laws of the several States is today null and void, precisely as in every one against Negroes. — Susan B. Anthony
History is rich with adventurous men, long on charisma, with a highly developed instinct for their own interests, who have pursued personal power - bypassing… — Umberto Eco
Constitutions should consist only of general provisions; the reason is that they must necessarily be permanent, and that they cannot calculate for the possible change… — Alexander Hamilton
The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that... it is their right and duty to be… — Thomas Jefferson
My grandfather, on my father's side, helped to draft one of the first constitutions of China. He was a fairly well-known scholar. — Maya Lin
I believe marriage is between a man and a woman. I am not in favor of gay marriage. But when you start playing around with… — Barack Obama
It seems that the right of freedom of speech that was enshrined in numerous constitutions is now under attack by religious institutions. — Salman Rushdie
Nature and human life are as various as our several constitutions. Who shall say what prospect life offers to another? — Henry David Thoreau
The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government. — George Washington
It has been frequently remarked, that it seems to have been reserved to the people of this country to decide, by their conduct and example,… — Alexander Hamilton
Constitutions become the ultimate tyranny," Paul said. "Theyâ€™re organized power on such a scale as to be overwhelming. The constitution is social power mobilized and… — Frank Herbert
The curse of mortality. You spend the first portion of your life learning, growing stronger, more capable. And then, through no fault of your own,… — Brandon Mull
I am not an advocate for frequent changes in laws and Constitutions. But laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of… — Thomas Jefferson
The moral principles and precepts contained in the Scripture ought to form the basis of all our civil constitutions and laws. — Noah Webster
Of course genes canâ€™t pull the levers of our behavior directly. But they affect the wiring and workings of the brain, and the brain is… — Steven Pinker
There is no greater power on this earth than story.â€ Will paced the length of the room. â€œPeople think boundaries and borders build nations. Nonsenseâ€”words… — Libba Bray
People think boundaries and borders build nations. Nonsense-words do. Beliefs, declarations, constitutions-words. Stories. Myths. Lies. Promises. History — Libba Bray
You must purge yourself before finding faults in others. When you see a mistake in somebody else, try to find if you are making the… — B.K.S. Iyengar
It is necessary to curb the power of government. This is the task of all constitutions, bills of rights and laws. This is the meaning… — Ludwig von Mises

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