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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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Learned Institutions ought to be favorite objects with every free people. They throw that light over the public mind which is the best security against crafty and dangerous encroachments on the public liberty. – James Madison

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As a man is said to have a right to his property, he may be equally said to have a property in his rights. – James Madison

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There are two great days in a persons life – the day we are born and the day we discover why. – William Barclay

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Let us develop the resources of our land, call forth its powers, build up its institutions, promote all its great interests, and see whether we also, in our day and generation, may not perform something worthy to be remembered. – W. Somerset Maugham

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Im sad to report that in the past few years, ever since uncertainty became our insistent 21st century companion, leadership has taken a great leap backwards to the familiar territory of command and control. – Margaret J. Wheatley

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Religion has done love a great service by making it a sin. – Anatole France

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