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.

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.

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.

During my PhD, I was depressed for eight-months, state of deep-worry.

Every day one should at least hear one little song, read one good poem, see one fine painting and -- if at all possible -- speak a few sensible words.

On my strand, lovely flowers their blossoms unfold, My mother shall grace thee with garments of gold.

Marriage is the interview that never ends.

When you read a piece of writing that you admire, send a note of thanks to the author.

Obviously, there is diversity, but Europe is a union of diversity.

The great myth of our times is that technology is communication.

We have more than we use.

The bottom line is, if you're not the one controlling your learning, you're not going to learn as well.

That which you fear the most will meet you half way.