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The diversity in the faculties of men, from which the rights of pr

The diversity in the faculties of men, from which the rights of property originate, is not less an insuperable obstacle to an uniformity of interests. The protection of these faculties is the first object of government. – James Madison

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The means of defense against foreign danger historically have become the instruments of tyranny at home. – James Madison

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In Republics, the great danger is, that the majority may not sufficiently respect the rights of the minority. – James Madison

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While all other sciences have advanced, that of government is at a standstill – little better understood, little better practiced now than three or four thousand years ago. – John Adams

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To establish any mode to abolish war, however advantageous it might be to Nations, would be to take from such Government the most lucrative of its branches. – Thomas Paine

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