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Selected Writings of James Madison

Book by James Madison · 6 quotes · Government, Liberty, Rights

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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.”

“Government is instituted to protect property of every sort; as well that which lies in the various rights of individuals, as that which the term particularly expresses. This being the end of government, that alone is a just government which impartially secures to every man whatever is his own.”