Some men look at constitutions with sanctimonious reverence ... too sacred to be touched. They ascribe to the men of the preceding age a wisdom more than human, and suppose what they did to be beyond amendment.

Summary

This quote criticizes the tendency of some individuals to overly venerate and consider constitutions as untouchable and unalterable. It suggests that such people believe the framers of constitutions possessed an extraordinary wisdom, treating their words as inviolable. The quote implies that this reverence hampers progress, as it prevents the modern generation from making necessary amendments or updates to reflect the needs and developments of the times. It encourages a more critical and adaptable approach towards constitutional principles.

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