Quote#Wisdom
We know that this is a power which may be abused; but that is no…
Quote byMorrison Waite · 1816–1888
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Munn v. Illinois, 94 U.S. 113 (1877).
English (original)
We know that this is a power which may be abused; but that is no argument against its existence. For protection against abuses by legislatures the people must resort to the polls, not to the courts.
— Morrison Waite
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