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    The constitution, on this hypothesis, is a mere thing of wax in the hands of the Judiciary, which they may twist and shape into any form they please.

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The Constitution is the sole source and guaranty of national freedom.

The Constitution is the sole source and guaranty of national freedom.

by Calvin Coolidge Found in: Constitution Quotes,
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We have seen that the American Constitution has changed, is changing, and by the law of its existence must continue read more

We have seen that the American Constitution has changed, is changing, and by the law of its existence must continue to change, in its substance and practical working even when its words remain the same.

by James Bryce Found in: Constitution Quotes,
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Most faults are not in our Constitution, but in ourselves.

Most faults are not in our Constitution, but in ourselves.

by Ramsey Clark Found in: Constitution Quotes,
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In questions of power, then, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief read more

In questions of power, then, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution.

by Thomas Jefferson Found in: Constitution Quotes,
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I always say, as you know, that if my fellow citizens want to go to Hell I will help them. read more

I always say, as you know, that if my fellow citizens want to go to Hell I will help them. It's my job.

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The Bill of Rights -- The Original Contract With America. Accept no substitutes. Beware of imitations. Insist on the genuine read more

The Bill of Rights -- The Original Contract With America. Accept no substitutes. Beware of imitations. Insist on the genuine articles.

by Anon. Found in: Constitution Quotes,
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The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people read more

The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government - lest it come to dominate our lives and interests.

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To live under the American Constitution is the greatest political privilege that was ever accorded to the human race.

To live under the American Constitution is the greatest political privilege that was ever accorded to the human race.

by Calvin Coolidge Found in: Constitution Quotes,
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I prefer a man who will burn the flag and then wrap himself in the Constitution to a man who read more

I prefer a man who will burn the flag and then wrap himself in the Constitution to a man who will burn the Constitution and then wrap himself in the flag

by Craig Washington Found in: Constitution Quotes,
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