Quote by James Madison
A pure democracy is a society consisting of a small number of citi

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 capacity of the female mind for studies of the highest order cannot be doubted, having been sufficiently illustrated by its works of genius, of erudition, and of science. – James Madison

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Americans have the right and advantage of being armed – unlike the citizens of other countries whose governments are afraid to trust the people with arms. – James Madison

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Trust
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Do not separate text from historical background. If you do, you will have perverted and subverted the Constitution, which can only end in a distorted, bastardized form of illegitimate government. – James Madison

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We believe, as our founders did, that the pursuit of happiness depends upon individual liberty and individual liberty requires limited government. – Paul Ryan

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A President needs political understanding to run the government, but he may be elected without it. – Harry S. Truman

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Treaties are like roses and young girls — they last while they last. – Charles de Gaulle

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The truth is in California you cant build a new manufacturing facility, and businesses are leaving in droves because of bad government policy. – Carly Fiorina

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The world has nothing to fear from military ambition in our Government. – James K. Polk

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Being a reporter is as much a diagnosis as a job description. – Anna Quindlen

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The world thinks eccentricity in great things is genius, but in small things, only crazy. – Edward George Bulwer-Lytton