Prior Restraints

Famous quotes containing the words prior and/or restraints:

    Odds life! must one swear to the truth of a song?
    —Matthew Prior (1664–1721)

    The reins of government have been so long slackened, that I fear the people will not quietly submit to those restraints which are necessary for the peace and security of the community.
    Abigail Adams (1744–1818)