Quotes Library

December 11, 2025

The Bill of Rights was not ordained by nature or god. It’s very human, very fragile.

Barbara Jordan (1936–1996), American Democratic politician, in The New York Times Magazine, 21 Oct 1990, Jay p.199

How many of the (American) Bill of Rights do you know, other than the first and second entries—free speech and guns?

How prescient of Ms. Jordan!

January 31, 2025

2 years ago

It is we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; not yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union.

May 4, 2025

1 year ago

There is nothing more tyrannical than a strong popular feeling among a democratic people.

November 4, 2025

12 months ago

If you think of yourselves as helpless and ineffectual, it is certain that you will create a despotic government to be your master.

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