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I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom o

I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments by those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations. – James Madison

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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

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

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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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