Constitutions should consist only of general provisions; the reason is that they must necessarily be permanent, and that they cannot calculate for the possible change of things.
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Nationality: American Type: Politician Born: January 11, 1755 Death: July 12, 1804 |
“I like the fact that in ancient Chinese art the great painters always included a deliberate flaw in their work: human creation is never perfect.”
“I love this country because I didn't always have it. Freedom, food, water that is clean, Constitution - these are not things I take for granted.”