An unlimited power to tax involves, necessarily, a power to destroy; because there is a limit beyond which no institution and no property can bear taxation.

This government is acknowledged by all, to be one of enumerated powers.

A legislative act contrary to the Constitution is not law.

It is emphatically the province and duty of the Judicial Department to say what the law is.

In a free government almost all other rights would become worthless if the government possessed power over the private fortune of every citizen.

Let the end be legitimate, let it be within the scope of the constitution, and all means which are appropriate, which are plainly adapted to that end, which are not prohibited, but consist with the letter and spirit of the constitution, are constitutional.

What is it that makes us trust our judges? Their independence in office and manner of appointment.