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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

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 rights of persons, and the rights of property, are the objects, for the protection of which Government was instituted.

The rights of persons, and the rights of property, are the objects, for the protection of which Government was instituted.

- 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

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

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 circulation of confidence is better than the circulation of money.

The circulation of confidence is better than the circulation of money.

- 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

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