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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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Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power. – 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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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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