The constitutions of Maryland and New York are founded in higher wisdom.

The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed.

I believe marriage is between a man and a woman. I am not in favor of gay marriage. But when you start playing around with constitutions, just to prohibit somebody who cares about another person, it just seems to me that's not what America's about. Usually, our constitutions expand liberties, they don't contract them.

The Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, the constitutions of the several states, and the organic laws of the territories all alike propose to protect the people in the exercise of their God-given rights. Not one of them pretends to bestow rights.

For good nurture and education implant good constitutions.

Constitutions should consist only of general provisions; the reason is that they must necessarily be permanent, and that they cannot calculate for the possible change of things.

The constitutions of Maryland and New York are founded in higher wisdom.

The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed.

I believe marriage is between a man and a woman. I am not in favor of gay marriage. But when you start playing around with constitutions just to prohibit somebody who cares about another person it just seems to me that's not what America's about. Usually our constitutions expand liberties they don't contract them.

Nature and human life are as various as our several constitutions. Who shall say what prospect life offers to another?

A cloudy day or a little sunshine have as great an influence on many constitutions as the most recent blessings or misfortunes.

For good nurture and education implant good constitutions.

Constitutions should consist only of general provisions the reason is that they must necessarily be permanent and that they cannot calculate for the possible change of things.