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The first principle of a civilized state is that the power is legi

The first principle of a civilized state is that the power is legitimate only when it is under contract. – Walter Lippmann

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The genius of a good leader is to leave behind him a situation which common sense, without the grace of genius, can deal with successfully. – Walter Lippmann

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It is perfectly true that that government is best which governs least. It is equally true that that government is best which provides most. – Walter Lippmann

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Your Constitution is all sail and no anchor. – Thomas Babington Macaulay

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A constitution that is made for all nations is made for none. – Joseph De Maistre

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A good constitution is infinitely better than the best despot. – Thomas Babington Macaulay

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Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. – Benjamin Franklin

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