While it is true that the text of the instrument has suffered almost as little change as the Nicene Creed, yet it would be manifest error to suggest that in its development by practical application the Constitution has not undergone great changes.
Beck reflects on the enduring nature of the Constitution despite its practical evolution over time.
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I do so, because it has a direct bearing on the decay of the spirit of constitutionalism both in America and elsewhere.
I believe America's fate is only deferred by physical causes.
This is as it should be, for--for better or worse--England and America will play together a great part in the future history of the world.
The consequence is that again and again we are running the risk of perpetrating the most grotesque errors of judgment, of committing the most serious political blunders, in defiance of American public opinion.
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