It would indeed be a sad misfortune if man were released from the necessity of work and struggle, for it is a well-known fact that organs which do not function atrophy; and according to the old saying, 'Idleness is the devil's workshop.' Charles A. Beard atrophydevilfact share on social
When it is dark enough, you can see the stars. Charles A. Beard darkstar Change image and share on social
The crowning feature of the federal system is the supremacy of the judiciary over all other branches of government in matters relating to the rights of persons and property. Charles A. Beard branchcrownfeature Change image and share on social
The Constitution did not even go into effect when Washington was inaugurated first President. The wisest men knew that it was only a figment of the imagination then. Charles A. Beard constitutioneffectfigment Change image and share on social
The first session of the Congress of the United States under the Constitution was devoted principally to the problems of immediate revenues and administrative and judicial organization. Charles A. Beard administrativecongressconstitution Change image and share on social
Lincoln was a supreme politician. He understood politics because he understood human nature. Charles A. Beard humanlincolnnature Change image and share on social
Party machinery is not a fortuitous development, but is the direct result of the requirements of practical politics. The necessity of nominating candidates for offices leads inevitably to the development of caucuses and conventions. Charles A. Beard candidatecaucusconvention share on social
At no time during the period intervening between the ratification of the Constitution and the inauguration of the new government were the leaders in Federalism certain that the agrarian party, which had opposed the Constitution, might not render the instrument ineffectual by securing possession of Congress. Charles A. Beard agrariancongressconstitution share on social
Foreigners may be admitted to citizenship by naturalization, either collectively or individually. Collective naturalization may occur when a foreign territory and its inhabitants are transferred to the United States. Charles A. Beard admitcitizenshipcollective share on social
The president is commander-in-chief of the army and navy and of the state militia when called into the service of the United States. He holds this power in time of peace as well as in time of war. Charles A. Beard armycallchief Change image and share on social