They go far who assert that Marshall's address is a greater performance than any of the speeches of Webster, Clay, Sumner, or other American orators of the first class; and yet so perfect is this speech that the commendation is not extreme.
Beveridge compares the excellence of Marshall's speech to those of other renowned American orators, suggesting its high caliber.
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The Constitution of Virginia of 1776 was the basis upon which was built one of the most perfect political machines ever constructed; and this machine in later years came to be Marshall's great antagonist.
The passions of men stimulate them to avail themselves of the weakness of others.
Any nation, however, may by statute declare an act to be piratical which is not so by the law of nations; and such an act is punishable only by that particular state and not by other governments.
When we consult the common good, we consult our own." In such considerations were found the greatest security from an improper exercise of power.
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