Author: James Madison

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In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.

In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.

- 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

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

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 essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse.

The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse.

- 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

A well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained in arms, is the best most natural defense of a free country.

A well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained in arms, is the best most natural defense of a free country.

- James Madison

The operations of the federal government will be most extensive and important in times of war and danger; those of the state governments, in times of peace and security.

The operations of the federal government will be most extensive and important in times of war and danger; those of the state governments, in times of peace and security.

- James Madison

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