James Madison's Quote - The essence of Government is power and power, lodged as it must be

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The essence of Government is power and power, lodged as it must be

The essence of Government is power and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse. – James Madison

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It is a universal truth that the loss of liberty at home is to be charged to the provisions against danger, real or pretended, from abroad. – James Madison

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Americans have the right and advantage of being armed – unlike the citizens of other countries whose governments are afraid to trust the people with arms. – 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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