 | Robert W. Tucker, David C. Hendrickson - 1992 - 377 páginas
...those whom we are obliged to trust with power. ... In questions of power, then, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution." 31 There are moments in Jefferson's life when his rejection of reason of state appears final and irrevocable,... | |
 | Jefferson Powell - 1993 - 320 páginas
...everywhere the parent of despotism; free government is founded in jealousy, and not in confidence. ... In questions of power, then, let no more be said of...but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution."79 The necessity of civic virtue and the inescapability of its corruption were for republican... | |
 | Suzy Platt - 1992 - 550 páginas
...ed. Andrew A. Lipscomb, vol. 15, p. 213 (1904). 331 In questions of power, then, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution. THOMAS JEFFERSON, from the fair copy of the drafts of the Kentucky Resolutions of 1798.—7%e Writings... | |
 | Maeva Marcus - 1994 - 422 páginas
...Resolutions, which, in Davis' opinion, summed up all of American constitutional theory: "In questions of power let no more be said of confidence in man but bind...from mischief by the chains of the Constitution." 70 When Solicitor General Perlman rose to speak, there was a perceptible change in attitude among the... | |
 | Lance Banning - 1995 - 264 páginas
...choice have more respected the bare suspicions of the President, than the solid right of innocence, the claims of justification, the sacred force of truth,...justice. In questions of power, then, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution. That... | |
 | Richard Vetterli, Gary C. Bryner - 1996 - 294 páginas
...(Chicago: Encyclopedia Britannica, 1968-74), pp. 65-66. "In questions of power," continued Jefferson, "let no more be said of confidence in man, but bind...from mischief by the chains of the Constitution." 25. Smyth, ed., Writings of Benjamin Franklin, Vol. 9, p. 241 (italics added). 26. Jonathan Elliot,... | |
 | United States. Congress. Joint Economic Committee - 1995 - 120 páginas
...balanced budget amendment. As Mr. Jefferson wisely cautioned, "In questions of power, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution." I urge each of you to support a balanced budget amendment to our US Constitution. The Kyi-Allen Balanced... | |
 | United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means - 1996 - 1078 páginas
...and regulating the power of government with a constitution As Thomas Jefferson so eloquently wrote: "In questions of power, then, let no more be said...down from mischief by the chains of the constitution. FOR MORE INFORMATION: EXCELLENCE IN PLANNING 00 SMI HOSBROOK ROAD CINCINNATI. OHO STATE 45236 (51})... | |
 | John W. Gardner, Francesca Gardner Reese - 1996 - 278 páginas
...is founded on jealousy and not in confidence. ... In questions of power, then, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution. Thomas Jefferson The qualities that get a man into power are not those that lead him, once established,... | |
 | James W. Ely - 1997 - 464 páginas
...powers of the judiciary are vast but not unlimited. "[I]n questions of power, then, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution . . . ."105 No chain is placed on the judiciary's veto power over the actions of the legislature and... | |
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In questions of power, then, let no more be said of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution. 
