William Rawle quotes
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“The prohibition is general. No clause in the Constitution could by any rule of construction be conceived to give to Congress a power to disarm the people. Such a flagitious attempt could only be made under some general pretense by a state legislature. But if in any blind pursuit of inordinate power, either should attempt it, this amendment may be appealed to as a restraint on both.”
-- William RawleSource : William Rawle (1829). “A view of the Constitution of the United States of America”, p.125
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“No clause in the Constitution could by any rule of construction be conceived to give to congress a power to disarm the people.”
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“Therefore every person born within the United States, its territories or districts, whether the parents are citizens or aliens, is a natural born citizen in the sense of the Constitution, and entitled to all the rights and privileges appertaining to that capacity.”
-- William RawleSource : William Rawle (1825). “A View of the Constitution of the United States of America”, p.80
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“It depends on the state itself to retain or abolish the principle of representation, because it depends on itself whether it will continue a member of the Union. To deny this right would be inconsistent with the principle on which all our political systems are founded, which is, that the people have in all cases, a right to determine how they will be governed. This right must be considered as an ingredient in the original composition of the general government, which, though not expressed, was mutually understood. . .”
-- William RawleSource : William Rawle (1829). “A view of the Constitution of the United States of America”, p.296
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“The most innocent man, pressed by the awful solemnities of public accusation and trial, many be incapable of supporting his own cause. He may be utterly unfit to cross-examine the witnesses against him, to point out the contradictions or defects of their testimony. And to counteract it by properly introducing it and applying his own.”
-- William Rawle
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“A smile can get you far, but a smile with a gun can get you further.”
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“The one means that wins the easiest victory over reason is terror and force.”
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Source : A. E. Housman (2013). “Delphi Complete Works of A. E. Housman (Illustrated)”, p.8, Delphi Classics
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“I love it when the Bible gives Emily Post-like tips that are both wise and easy to follow.”
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“Well, fancy giving money to the Government! Might as well have put it down the drain.”
Source : 1931 'Too Much!'.
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