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The people are the only legitimate fountain of power, and it is fr

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

Other quotes by James Madison

What spectacle can be more edifying or more seasonable, than that of Liberty and Learning, each leaning on the other for their mutual and surest support? – James Madison

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Learning
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James Madison
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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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Government
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We should not have the U.S. government buying stock in American industries – the financial industry or any other industry. – Rand Paul

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Government

The American Dream, coupled with government subsidies of utilities and cheap consumer goods courtesy of slave labour somewhere else, has kept the poor huddled masses from rising up. – Elizabeth Wurtzel

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Government

Every government must consider the security of the country. That is just part of the responsibilities of any government. But true security can only come out of unity within a country where there are so many ethnic nationalities. – Aung San Suu Kyi

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Government

Lets be honest about this the liberal agenda with failed stimulus plans and government entitlement programs is crippling our economy and our quality of life. – Alveda King

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Government

Random Quotes

I have my best ideas when I am alone. – Leona Lewis

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alone

I would say that there is no future for literary studies as such in the United States. – Harold Bloom

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Future

I learned from Mr. Wrigley, early in my career, that loyalty wins and it creates friendships. I saw it work for him in his business. – Ernie Banks

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Business

I like actors that are good with pantomime and that can transmit a lot by their presence and attitude more than through their dialogue. – Guillermo del Toro

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Attitude