Quote by James Madison
If men were angels, no government would be necessary. - James Madi

If men were angels, no government would be necessary. – James Madison

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The essence of Government is power and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse. – James Madison

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Wherever there is interest and power to do wrong, wrong will generally be done. – 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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I suppose that leadership at one time meant muscle; but today it means getting along with people. – Indira Gandhi

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No man will ever bring out of the Presidency the reputation which carries him into it. – Thomas Jefferson, letter, 1796

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Eternity alone can reveal to the human race its debt of gratitude to the peerless and immortal name of Washington. – James A. Garfield

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