. . . a constitution, intended toendure for ages to come, andconsequently, to be adapted to thevarious crises of human affairs.
The Constitution is colorblind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens.
The law does not expect a man to be prepared to defend every act of his life which may be suddenly and without notice alleged against him.
An unlimited power to tax involves, necessarily, a power to destroy; because there is a limit beyond which no institution and no property can bear taxation.
It is emphatically the province and duty of the Judicial Department to say what the law is.
The corporation is an artificial being invisible intangible and existing only in contemplation of law.
To listen well is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.
The French Revolution will be found to have had great influence on the strength of parties, and on the subsequent political transactions of the United States.
What is it that makes us trust our judges? Their independence in office and manner of appointment.
The very essence of civil liberty certainly consists in the right of every individual to claim the protection of the laws, whenever he receives an injury. One of the first duties of government is to afford that protection.