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To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happ

To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people, is a chimerical idea. – 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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The happy Union of these States is a wonder their Constitution a miracle their example the hope of Liberty throughout the world. – 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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