The interpretation of constitutional principles must not be too literal. We must remember that the machinery of government would not work if it were not allowed a little play in its joints.


Bain Peanut Co. v. Pinson, 282 U.S. 499, 501 (1931)

Oliver Wendell Holmes Quotes

The interpretation of constitutional principles must not be too literal. We must remember that the machinery of government would not work if it were...

The interpretation of constitutional principles must not be too literal. We must remember that the machinery of government would not work if it were...

The interpretation of constitutional principles must not be too literal. We must remember that the machinery of government would not work if it were...

The interpretation of constitutional principles must not be too literal. We must remember that the machinery of government would not work if it were...