Quote by James Madison
In Republics, the great danger is, that the majority may not suffi

In Republics, the great danger is, that the majority may not sufficiently respect the rights of the minority. – James Madison

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Every nation whose affairs betray a want of wisdom and stability may calculate on every loss which can be sustained from the more systematic policy of its wiser neighbors. – James Madison

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The loss of liberty at home is to be charged to the provisions against danger, real or imagined, from abroad. – 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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