Quote by James Madison
The means of defense against foreign danger historically have beco

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

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If we are to take for the criterion of truth the majority of suffrages, they ought to be gotten from those philosophic and patriotic citizens who cultivate their reason. – 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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Why should people go out and pay money to see bad films when they can stay at home and see bad television for nothing? – Samuel Goldwyn

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