Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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The government of the Union, then, ... is, emphatically, and truly, a government of the people. In form and in substance it emanates from them. Its powers are granted by them, and are to be exercised directly on them, and for their benefit.

John Marshall's Popular Quotes

The peculiar circumstances of the moment may render a measure more or less wise, but cannot render it more or less constitutional.

- John Marshall

I fear we may live to see another revolution.

- John Marshall

It is emphatically the province and duty of the Judicial Department to say what the law is.

- John Marshall

The power to tax is the power to destroy.

- John Marshall

What are the maxims of Democracy? A strict observance of justice and public faith, and a steady adherence to virtue.

- John Marshall

A constitution is framed for ages to come, and is designed to approach immortality as nearly as human institutions can approach it.

- John Marshall

To listen well is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well

- John Marshall

Between a balanced republic and a democracy, the difference is like that between order and chaos.

- 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.

- John Marshall