On the record
There is no duty more impressive upon the Legislature than that of accommodating the exercise of its power to the spirit of those over whom it is to operate.
Source
gutenberg.orgJosiah Quincy: “There is no duty more impressive upon the Legislature than that of accommodating the exercise of its power to the spirit…”
Editor's note · Context
Quincy emphasizes the importance of legislative responsibility to the people they govern.
Share
More from Josiah Quincy
His spirit of liberty was fostered and inspired by the writings of Milton, Sydney, and Locke, of which the American Declaration of Independence was an emanation, and the constitution of the United States, with the exception of the clauses…
May the Ruler of the universe preserve you from such degradation! 'Freedom!
Adams replied: "I have no hesitation to say I hold that act unconstitutional and void.
In what language of composure or of decency can I say to you that there is in this bitter and venomous charge not one single word of truth; that it is from beginning to end grossly, glaringly, wilfully false?--false even in the name of the…
Other voices in this conversation
