Author: James Madison

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The happy Union of these States is a wonder; their Constitution a miracle; their example the hope of Liberty throughout the world.

The happy Union of these States is a wonder; their Constitution a miracle; their example the hope of Liberty throughout the world.

- James Madison

The truth is that all men having power ought to be mistrusted.

The truth is that all men having power ought to be mistrusted.

- James Madison

Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.

Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.

- James Madison

In Republics, the great danger is, that the majority may not sufficiently respect the rights of the minority.

In Republics, the great danger is, that the majority may not sufficiently respect the rights of the minority.

- James Madison

If men were angels, no government would be necessary.

If men were angels, no government would be necessary.

- James Madison

What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?

What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?

- James Madison

The means of defense against foreign danger historically have become the instruments of tyranny at home.

The means of defense against foreign danger historically have become the instruments of tyranny at home.

- James Madison

The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.

The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.

- James Madison

Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power.

Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power.

- James Madison

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