A constitution should be framed so as not to impede the action of government, nor force the government to its violation.


p. 246 - Political Aphorisms, Moral and Philosophical Thoughts (1848)


A constitution should be framed so as not to impede the action of government, nor force the government to its violation.

A constitution should be framed so as not to impede the action of government, nor force the government to its violation.

A constitution should be framed so as not to impede the action of government, nor force the government to its violation.

A constitution should be framed so as not to impede the action of government, nor force the government to its violation.