Quote#Politics & Power
When the constitution is openly invaded, when the first original…
Quote byJunius · 1800–1900
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Letters of Junius (1769-1772), No. 30 (17 October 1769).
English (original)
When the constitution is openly invaded, when the first original right of the people, from which all laws derive their authority, is directly attacked, inferior grievances naturally lose their force, and are suffered to pass by without punishment or observation.
— Junius
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