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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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What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. – 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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We want you to sit down and leave your egos at home and lets get an understanding as to where all this is foolishness coming from. There are others who are putting things out there or throwing a stick and hiding their hand and keeping things built up in the media. – Afrika Bambaataa

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I had a blast doing the Warped Tour, but its good to be home, for sure. – Joan Jett

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What the New Yorker calls home would seem like a couple of closets to most Americans, yet he manages not only to live there but also to grow trees and cockroaches right on the premises. – Russell Baker

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Kindness goes a long ways lots of times when it ought to stay at home. – Kin Hubbard

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In the case of an earthquake hitting Las Vegas, be sure to go straight to the Keno Lounge. Nothing ever gets hit there. – Author Unknown

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Belief is when someone else does the thinking. – Buckminster Fuller, 1972

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I thank my God for graciously granting me the opportunity of learning that death is the key which unlocks the door to our true happiness. – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. – Thomas Jefferson

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