The essence of Government is power; and Posted on July 30, 2015July 30, 2010 by admin “The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse.” — James Madison Author: James Madison Category: power Tags: power, James Madison Spread the love Related posts: Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a All men having power ought to be The truth is that all men having The people are the only legitimate fountain