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Full Idea
Changes for the better are necessary, in order that the constitution may constantly approach the optimum end prescribed by laws of right.
Gist of Idea
A constitution must always be improved when necessary
Source
Immanuel Kant (Perpetual Peace [1795], App 1)
Book Ref
Kant,Immanuel: 'Political Writings', ed/tr. Reiss,Hans [CUP 1996], p.118
A Reaction
This should be a clause in every constitution. It is crazy to feel trapped by a misjudgement or outdated view of your ancestors.