It is emphatically the province and duty of the Judicial Department to say what the law is.
The peculiar circumstances of the moment may render a measure more or less wise, but cannot render it more or less constitutional. - John Marshall
The peculiar circumstances of the moment may render a measure more or less wise, but cannot render it more or less constitutional.
- John Marshall
What are the maxims of Democracy? A strict observance of justice and public faith, and a steady adherence to virtue. - John Marshall
What are the maxims of Democracy? A strict observance of justice and public faith, and a steady adherence to virtue.
It is emphatically the province and duty of the Judicial Department to say what the law is. - John Marshall
Between a balanced republic and a democracy, the difference is like that between order and chaos. - John Marshall
Between a balanced republic and a democracy, the difference is like that between order and chaos.
The power to tax is the power to destroy. - John Marshall
The power to tax is the power to destroy.
A constitution is framed for ages to come, and is designed to approach immortality as nearly as human institutions can approach it. - John Marshall
A constitution is framed for ages to come, and is designed to approach immortality as nearly as human institutions can approach it.
I fear we may live to see another revolution. - John Marshall
I fear we may live to see another revolution.
To listen well is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well - John Marshall
To listen well is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well
The people made the Constitution, and the people can unmake it. It is the creature of their own will, and lives only by their will. - John Marshall
The people made the Constitution, and the people can unmake it. It is the creature of their own will, and lives only by their will.
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