Our Constitution Quotes

179 Our Constitution quotes by 127 unique authors

The moral sense is as much a part of our constitution as that of feeling, seeing, or hearing. — Thomas Jefferson
In the formation of our constitution the wisdom of all ages is collected-the legislators of antiquity are consulted, as well as the opinions and interests… — Noah Webster
The judiciary of the United States is the subtle corps of sappers and miners constantly working under ground to undermine the foundations of our confederated… — Thomas Jefferson
[T]o preserve the republican form and principles of our Constitution and cleave to the salutary distribution of powers which that [the Constitution] has established .… — Thomas Jefferson
I think this president has so badly abused his power, breached his trust in remarkable ways with our Congress, with the American people, has violated… — Rocky Anderson
The bigotry is so virulent that it may be time to make Christians a protected class. Right now 'Christo-phobia' and 'Biblo-phobia' are at such a… — E.W. Jackson
It seems incredible that the trustees of typically American fortune-created foundations should have permitted them to be used to finance ideas and practices incompatible with… — Unknown Author
The pursuit of happiness is in our Constitution. We're all entitled to have the best we can — Loretta Swit
As Americans, we can take enormous pride in the fact that courage has been inspired by our own struggle for freedom, by the tradition of… — Barack Obama
I think that [Obama] is a powerful leader. I think he’s a brilliant man. I think that he has an incredible devotion to our constitution,… — Ashley Judd
It’s not part of our Constitution to assume that we are the world’s policemen. — Ron Paul
Our Constitution, which was intended to limit government power and abuse, has failed, — Ron Paul
Today's decision affirms what we all know to be true — the U.S. Constitution guarantees the basic civil rights of all Americans, not just some.… — Chad Griffin
Our constitution mentions religion just twice, and both times the word 'no' are attached. — Unknown Author
If there is one basic element in our Constitution, it is civilian control of the military. — Harry S. Truman
The sum of all is, if we would most truly enjoy the gift of Heaven, let us become a virtuous people; then shall we both… — Samuel Adams
I believe that justice is instinct and innate, that the moral sense is as much a part of our constitution as that of feeling, seeing,… — Thomas Jefferson
But the Chief Justice says, 'There must be an ultimate arbiter somewhere.' True, there must; but does that prove it is either party? The ultimate… — Thomas Jefferson
Our Constitution is color-blind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens. In respect of civil rights, all citizens are equal before the law. The… — John Marshall
The Constitution expressly and exclusively vests in the Legislature the power of declaring a state of war [and] the power of raising armies.... A delegation… — James Madison
Individuals who have been wronged by unlawful racial discrimination should be made whole; but under our Constitution there can be no such thing as either… — Antonin Scalia
It might be added that corporations have no consciences, no beliefs, no feelings, no thoughts, no desires. Corporations help structure and facilitate the activities of… — John Paul Stevens
I will speak until I can no longer speak. I will speak as long as it takes, until the alarm is sounded from coast to… — Rand Paul
The deep inequalities that persist are visible reminders of the effects of apartheid and colonialism. Until these scars are healed, the vision of our Constitution… — Unknown Author
The framers of our Constitution understood the dangers of unbridled government surveillance. They knew that democracy could flourish only in spaces free from government snooping… — Unknown Author

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