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American President March 16, 1751 – June 28, 1836

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The class of citizens who provide at once their own food and their own raiment, may be viewed as the most truly independent and happy. James Madison
James Madison quote: "In Republics, the great danger is, that the majority may not..."
In Republics, the great danger is, that the majority may not sufficiently respect the rights of the minority. James Madison
What influence, in fact, have ecclesiastical establishments had on society? In some instances they have been seen to erect a spiritual tyranny on the ruins of the civil authority; on many instances they have been seen upholding the thrones of political tyranny; in no instance have they been the guardians of the liberties of the people. Rulers who wish to subvert the public liberty may have found an established clergy convenient auxiliaries. A just government, instituted to secure and... James Madison
Every nation whose affairs betray a want of wisdom and stability may calculate on every loss which can be sustained from the more systematic policy of its wiser neighbors. James Madison
The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, selfappointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny. James Madison
James Madison quote: "Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by..."
Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power. James Madison
Where we see the same faults followed regularly by the same misfortunes, we may reasonably think that if we could have known the first we might have avoided the others. James Madison
James Madison quote: "As a man is said to have a right to his property, he may be..."
As a man is said to have a right to his property, he may be equally said to have a property in his rights. James Madison
What prudent merchant will hazard his fortunes in any new branch of commerce when he knows not that his plans may be rendered unlawful before they can be executed? James Madison

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