Constitutions are checks upon the hasty action of the majority. They are the self-imposed restraints of a whole people upon a majority of them to secure sober action and a respect for the rights of the minority.
William Howard TaftAction for which I become responsible, or for which my administration becomes responsible, shall be within the law.
William Howard TaftThe true Mason's level of discernment increases with every use of the working tools, because the true Mason is ever working on him/her self.
William Howard TaftWe can't have a decent government unless those in power exercise self restraint.
William Howard Taft