The Constitution Quotes

“Classical theorists (foremost John Locke, a British philosopher greatly admired by the founders) captured the predicament in the idea of a preconstitutional “state of nature.” In that state, Locke contended, free and equal persons hold broad rights to life, liberty, and property. However, they lack the means of enforcing those rights.”
― Michael S. Greve, The Constitution: Understanding America's Founding Document

“Second, and in the same breath, constitutions seek to discipline politics and to limit government power.”
― Michael S. Greve, The Constitution: Understanding America's Founding Document

“perhaps the founders understood us better than we understand ourselves.”
― Michael S. Greve, The Constitution: Understanding America's Founding Document