“From the the protection of different and unequal faculties of acquiring property, the possession of different degrees and kinds of property immediately results.”
Quote by James Madison
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James Madison
James Madison, the 4th President of the United States, was born on March 16, 1751, and died on June 28, 1836. He was a key figure in drafting the U.S. Constitution and had a profound impact on the political system of the United States. more
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