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.

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

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.

The power to tax is the power to destroy.

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

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

A legislative act contrary to the Constitution is not law.

A corporation is an artificial being, invisible, intangible, and existing only in contemplation of law.

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

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

To obtain a just compromise, concession must not only mutual-it must be equal also....There can be no hope that either will yield more than it gets in return.

We trust and rely on God at all times.

Old age: the crown of life, our play's last act.

British fashion is self confident and fearless. It refuses to bow to commerce, thus generating a constant flow of new ideas whilst drawing in British heritage.

We have much more in common with other people than we have apart.

You have to be willing to be afraid if you're going to be an artist.

God knows, I haven't always been successful.

Find the audience, be excellent, and you will be fine.

I say, 'I will not be your weakness, Sean Kendrick.' Now he looks at me. He says, very softly, 'It's late for that, Puck.

He took a few steps before responding. "You are special," he finally said, and the way e said it made her wonder if he wanted to add something else.

When you are skinning your customers, you should leave some skin on to heal, so that you can skin them again.