Barriers Quote by George Washington

If the United States is hit with a weapon of mass destruction that inflicts large casualties, the Constitution will likely be discarded in favor…

— Tommy Franks

Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in the world nothing can be said to be certain…

— Benjamin Franklin

If we do not adhere firmly to the constitution, our governments will not last long and will change frequently.

— Suharto

This revision of the Constitution will not be perfect. But at least the Constitution will not be inflexible. It will be a step towards…

— Laurent Fabius

A Constitution should be short and obscure.

— Napoleon Bonaparte

A constitution, as important as it is, will mean nothing unless the people are yearning for liberty and freedom.

— Anonymous

It will be remembered, that a frequent recurrence to fundamental principles is solemnly enjoined by most of the state constitutions, and particularly by our…

— James Madison

A government, the constitution of which renders it unfit to be trusted with all the powers which a free people ought to delegate to…

— Alexander Hamilton

In these sentiments, sir, I agree to this Constitution, with all its faults, if they are such; because I think a General Government necessary…

— Benjamin Franklin

No matter what the Constitution says, it won't endure if the people don't closely read it and demand that it be followed.

— Oliver DeMille

It is by far the safer course to lay [considerations of the future] altogether aside; and to confine our attention wholly to the nature…

— Alexander Hamilton

Our constitutional scheme - the design of our government - is erected to prevent tyranny.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson