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

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In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men you must first enable the government to control the governed and in the next place oblige it to control itself. – James Madison

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I feel good because I believe I have made progress in rebuilding the peoples trust in their government. – Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Every Indian outbreak that I have ever known has resulted from broken promises and broken treaties by the government. – Buffalo Bill

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Democracy is the form of government that gives every man the right to be his own oppressor. – James Russell Lowell

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To establish any mode to abolish war, however advantageous it might be to Nations, would be to take from such Government the most lucrative of its branches. – Thomas Paine

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Listening is a positive act: you have to put yourself out to do it. – David Hockney

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