Quote by James Madison
In framing a government which is to be administered by men over me

In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men you must first enable the government to control the governed and in the next place oblige it to control itself. – James Madison

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Learned Institutions ought to be favorite objects with every free people. They throw that light over the public mind which is the best security against crafty and dangerous encroachments on the public liberty. – 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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The people are the only legitimate fountain of power, and it is from them that the constitutional charter, under which the several branches of government hold their power, is derived. – James Madison

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My government will be open. Anyone found guilty of corruption will be dealt with in accordance with the law. If you are corrupt you will have to hang your boots. – George Weah

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It is not an arrogant government that chooses priorities, its an irresponsible government that fails to choose. – Tony Blair

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An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger. – Confucius

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The American experiment is the most tremendous and far reaching engine of social change which has ever either blessed or cursed mankind. – Charles Francis Adams

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