Quote by Thomas Babington Macaulay

Your Constitution is all sail and no anchor.

Your Constitution is all sail and no anchor.

Summary

This quote suggests that the Constitution being discussed is lacking in stability and restraint. By comparing it to a sail without an anchor, it implies that the Constitution may allow for unlimited and unpredictable actions. Just as a ship without an anchor can be easily swayed by winds and currents, this constitution lacks the necessary provisions to prevent abuse of power or protect the rights of the people. Thus, the quote suggests that the Constitution in question is insufficient in providing a firm and secure foundation for a governing system.

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Constitution

By Thomas Babington Macaulay

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