Quote by James Madison
Wherever there is interest and power to do wrong, wrong will gener

Wherever there is interest and power to do wrong, wrong will generally be done. – James Madison

Other quotes by James Madison

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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Government
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Whenever a youth is ascertained to possess talents meriting an education which his parents cannot afford, he should be carried forward at the public expense. – James Madison

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Education
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A sincere and steadfast co-operation in promoting such a reconstruction of our political system as would provide for the permanent liberty and happiness of the United States. – James Madison

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Happiness
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Other Quotes from
power
category

Words derive their power from the original word. – Meister Eckhart

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power

Militant feminists are pro-choice because its their ultimate avenue of power over men. And believe me, to them it is a question of power. It is their attempt to impose their will on the rest of society, particularly on men. – Rush Limbaugh

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power

An unlimited power to tax involves, necessarily, the power to destroy. – Daniel Webster

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power

No punishment has ever possessed enough power of deterrence to prevent the commission of crimes. On the contrary, whatever the punishment, once a specific crime has appeared for the first time, its reappearance is more likely than its initial emergence could ever have been. – Hannah Arendt

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power

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I have encountered riotous mobs and have been hung in effigy, but my motto is: Mens rights are nothing more. Womens rights are nothing less. – Susan B. Anthony

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I understand whats it like to work all week and on Friday night just want to go and leave your brain at the door, buy some popcorn and be thrilled by something. – Don Cheadle

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