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

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.

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.

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 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.

Much that we read of Russia is imagination and desire only.

There are plenty of maxims in the world; all that remains is to apply them.

The real test of friendship is can you literally do nothing with the other person? Can you enjoy those moments of life that are utterly simple?

If you leave the smallest corner of your head vacant for a moment, other people's opinions will rush in from all quarters.

The future is not set. There is no fate but what we make.

Do not be content with a static Christian life. Determine rather to grow in faith and love, in knowledge and holiness.

The only people who become wealthy by being concerned with the future are insurance companies.

Accuracy is twin brother to honesty, and inaccuracy to dishonesty.

Fill the moment and find variety.

I'm not saying we all have to love each other. I'm not saying we all have to agree with each other. I'm not even saying we have to like each other but let's respect each other.