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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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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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War should only be declared by the authority of the people, whose toils and treasures are to support its burdens, instead of the government which is to reap its fruits. – James Madison

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