John Marshall.. . a constitution, intended toendure for ages to come, andconsequently, to be adapted to thevarious crises of human affairs.
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When we say, “A constitution is a thing . . . meant to endure for ages to come, and consequently, to be adapted to the various crises of human affairs,” we mean that the Constitution of the United States is a durable and enduring thing; that it has been wisely planned upon broad and solid foundations; that it is capable of growth and expansion in response to changing times; and that its terms are so constructed as to remain unchanged through future generations.
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