Let the end be legitimate, let it be within the scope of the constitution, and all means which are appropriate, which are plainly adapted to that end, which are not prohibited, but consistent with the letter and spirit of the constitution, are constitutional.


McCulloch v. Maryland, 4 Wheaton 316, 421

John Marshall Quotes

Let the end be legitimate, let it be within the scope of the constitution, and all means which are appropriate, which are plainly adapted to that...

Let the end be legitimate, let it be within the scope of the constitution, and all means which are appropriate, which are plainly adapted to that...

Let the end be legitimate, let it be within the scope of the constitution, and all means which are appropriate, which are plainly adapted to that...

Let the end be legitimate, let it be within the scope of the constitution, and all means which are appropriate, which are plainly adapted to that...