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“ 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. ”

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

~ John Marshall

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.

~ John Marshall

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

~ John Marshall