Quote by James Madison
Knowledge will forever govern ignorance and a people who mean to b

Knowledge will forever govern ignorance and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives. – James Madison

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A pure democracy is a society consisting of a small number of citizens, who assemble and administer the government in person. – James Madison

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The happy Union of these States is a wonder their Constitution a miracle their example the hope of Liberty throughout the world. – James Madison

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He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it. – Confucius

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A Conservative government is an organised hypocrisy. – Benjamin Disraeli, 1845

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Democracy is a form of government that substitutes election by the incompetent many for appointment by the corrupt few. – George Bernard Shaw

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I have long believed taxpayers make better use of their money than the government ever could. – Kay Bailey Hutchison

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