“The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.”
— James Madison
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The loss of liberty at home is
“The loss of liberty at home is to be charged to the provisions against danger, real or imagined, from abroad.”
— James Madison
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What is government itself but the greatest
“What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.”
— James Madison
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A man has a property in his
“A man has a property in his opinions and the free communication of them.”
— James Madison
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What is government itself but the greatest
“What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.”
— James Madison
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The rights of persons, and the rights
“The rights of persons, and the rights of property, are the objects, for the protection of which Government was instituted.”
— James Madison
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Religion flourishes in greater purity, without than
“Religion flourishes in greater purity, without than with the aid of Government.”
— James Madison
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No nation could preserve its freedom in
“No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare.”
— James Madison
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In Republics, the great danger is, that
“In Republics, the great danger is, that the majority may not sufficiently respect the rights of the minority.”
— James Madison
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Perhaps it is a universal truth that
“Perhaps it is a universal truth that the loss of liberty at home is to be charged to provisions against danger, real or pretended, from abroad.”
— James Madison
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To suppose that any form of government
“To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people, is a chimerical idea.”
— James Madison
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