Quote by James Madison
What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on h

What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. – 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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The people are the only legitimate fountain of power, and it is from them that the constitutional charter, under which the several branches of government hold their power, is derived. – James Madison

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Life in general has never been even close to fair, so the pretense that the government can make it fair is a valuable and inexhaustible asset to politicians who want to expand government. – Thomas Sowell

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If you have a government that is elected, they need to do the hard work – because if they dont, they wont be around the next time the ballot box is open. – King Abdullah II

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In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. – Dwight D. Eisenhower

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If I was afraid of being killed, I would never speak out against the government. – Aung San Suu Kyi

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If you only have a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail. – Abraham Maslow

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That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of all the lessons of history. – Aldous Huxley

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Power is so characteristically calm, that calmness in itself has the aspect of strength. – Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

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