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“ 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. ”

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The Constitution is colorblind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens.

~ 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.

~ John Marshall

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

~ John Marshall

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.

~ John Marshall