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I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of read more

I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents.

by James Madison Found in: Benevolence Quotes,
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Liberty and order will never be perfectly safe, until a trespass on the constitutional provisions for either, shall be felt read more

Liberty and order will never be perfectly safe, until a trespass on the constitutional provisions for either, shall be felt with the same keenness that resents an invasion of the dearest rights.

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Since the general civilization of mankind, I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the read more

Since the general civilization of mankind, I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.

by James Madison Found in: Silence Quotes,
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The safety and happiness of society are the objects at which all political institutions aim, and to which all such read more

The safety and happiness of society are the objects at which all political institutions aim, and to which all such institutions must be sacrificed

by James Madison Found in: Safety Quotes,
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The means of defense against foreign danger historically have become the instruments of tyranny at home.

The means of defense against foreign danger historically have become the instruments of tyranny at home.

by James Madison Found in: Defense Quotes,
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