Constitution Quote by James Buchanan
“There is nothing stable but Heaven and the Constitution.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Presidential Address, 1995
Only Heaven and the Constitution are unchanging; everything else is temporary.
In simple terms: Stability lies in higher principles.
Key Takeaway
Rely on enduring values.
Themes
politics
law
philosophy
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- government reforms
- personal ethics
- education
Key Concepts
natural law
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- What can we protect from change?
- How do we balance tradition and progress?
A Different Perspective
Human institutions often fail.
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