“ 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.
~ John Marshall
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.
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.
