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 have no time for those who say there is no way Scotland could go it alone. I know first-hand the contribution Scotland and Scots make to Britain's success - so for me there's no question about whether Scotland could be an independent nation.”
“If I had had me for a student I would have thrown me out of class immediately.”