James Wilson quotes

The executive power is better to be trusted when it has no screen. Sir, we have a responsibility in the person of our President; he cannot act improperly, and hide either his negligence or inattention; he cannot roll upon any other person the weight of his criminality; no appointment can take place without his nomination; and he is responsible for every nomination he makes... far from being above the laws, he is amenable to them in his private character as a citizen, and in his public character by impeachment. (James Wilson)
Man, fearfully and wonderfully made, is the workmanship of his all perfect Creator: A State; useful and valuable as the contrivance is, is the inferior contrivance of man; and from his native dignity derives all its acquired importance. View quote
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Let a state be considered as subordinate to the people: But let everything else be subordinate to the state. View quote
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By a State I mean, a complete body of free persons united together for their common benefit, to enjoy peaceably what is their own, and to do justice to others. View quote
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To the Constitution of the United States the term SOVEREIGN, is totally unknown. View quote
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Human law must rest its authority ultimately upon the authority of that law which is divine. Far from being rivals or enemies religion and law are twin sisters, friends, and mutual assistance. Indeed, these two sciences run into each other. View quote
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In the world of photography, you get to share a captured moment with other people. View quote
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The housing market will get worse before it gets better. View quote
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Certainly, its important to protect the water system and that covers, certainly, everything from vandals to terrorists. View quote
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Christianity is part of the common law. View quote
James Wilson

James Wilson

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Occupation: American Politician
Born: September 14, 1742
Died: August 21, 1798
Quotes count: 10
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