James Beck: “Assuredly, the man of to-day, with the rich heritage of countless ages, can do no less.”

Of this spirit one of the noblest expressions is the Constitution of the United States.

Without that vision to restrain each succeeding generation of Americans from the tempting excesses of political power, the American Commonwealth, with its great heterogeneous democracy, would probably perish.

If it ceases to be of the spirit of the people, then the yellow parchment whereon it is inscribed can avail nothing.

That vision will remain with them as long, and no longer, as there is in their hearts a conscious and willing acquiescence in its wisdom and justice.