"All the rights secured to the citizens under the Constitution are worth nothing, and a mere bubble, except guaranteed to them by an independent and virtuous Judiciary."

-- Andrew Jackson

#Independent Quotes #Rights Quotes #Citizens Quotes

“What happened on September 11 compels us to focus on who we are as Americans, what we stand for, what really matters in our lives - family, friends, faith and freedom.”
“The desire to criticise becomes less and less as the character is developed. It is the mark of a ï¬ne character never to be critical and to mention but rarely the faults of others. A strong character does not resist evil, but uses their strength in building the good. They know that when the light is made strong, the darkness will disappear of itself.”
“I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.”

Source : "The Impact and Legacy Years, 1941, 1947, 1968". p. 100. Book by Fred Pulis, 2000.
“One day I was just looking at the coins is what brought this up. I saw "In God We Trust" on my coins. I said, "I don't trust in God," what is this? And I recalled there was something in the Constitution that said you're not allowed to do that and so I did some research. And as soon as I did the research, I realized the law seemed to be on my side and I filed the suit. It's a cool thing to do. Everyone should try it.”
“Birth control must lead ultimately to a cleaner race.”
“It is no use running; to set out betimes is the main point.”
“People are too complicated to have simple labels.”
“Remember your ancestors, dream of your descendants and work hard while you're living.”

Source : Karen Lord (2013). “The Best of All Possible Worlds: A Novel”, p.227, Del Rey

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