"If the provisions of the constitution be not upheld when they pinch as well as when they comfort, they may as well be abandoned"
- George Sutherland
About this Quote
This quote by George Sutherland is a pointer of the importance of promoting the Constitution of the United States. He is saying that if the Constitution is only followed when it is practical and not when it is tough, then it is unworthy following at all. Sutherland is highlighting that the Constitution must be followed even when it is uneasy or unpopular. He is reminding us that the Constitution is the structure of our democracy and must be appreciated and followed even when it is challenging. Sutherland is likewise advising us that the Constitution is a living file that must be translated and used in such a way that follows the values of our society. By upholding the Constitution, we make sure that our democracy remains strong and that our rights and freedoms are secured.
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