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The truth is that all men having power ought to be mistrusted. - J

The truth is that all men having power ought to be mistrusted. – 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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The means of defense against foreign danger historically have become the instruments of tyranny at home. – James Madison

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Liberal: a power worshipper without power. – George Orwell

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Responsibility walks hand in hand with capacity and power. – J. G. Holland

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Because power corrupts, societys demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases. – John Adams

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The power to question is the basis of all human progress. – Indira Gandhi

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