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If men were angels, no government would be necessary.

~James Madison

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

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If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.

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

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The people are the only legitimate fountain of power, and it is from them that the constitutional charter, under which the several branches of government hold their power, is derived.

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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.

~James Madison

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

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

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

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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.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: President

Born: March 16th, 1751

Died: June 28th, 1836

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