Carpe Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt
“We want a Supreme Court which will do justice under the Constitution - not over it. In our courts we want a government of laws and not of men.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political Address, 1937
Advocates a Supreme Court that follows the Constitution, not individual will, emphasizing rule of law over personal power.
In simple terms: Justice must follow Constitution, not personal rule.
Key Takeaway
Uphold constitutional limits on courts.
Themes
law
government
constitution
justice
Mood
serious
determined
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- court decisions
- legislative debates
- public policy
Key Concepts
judicial independence
rule of law
separation of powers
Questions to Reflect On
- How ensure courts remain impartial?
- What mechanisms guard against judicial overreach?
A Different Perspective
Political pressures can influence courts.
