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“That is not a just government, nor is property secure under it, where the property which a man has in his personal safety and personal liberty, is violated by arbitrary seizures of one class of citizens for the service of the rest.”

Quote by James Madison

Book:Letters and Other Writings of James Madison

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Letters and Other Writings of James Madison

The book is a compilation of letters and essays by James Madison, focusing on his contributions to American political thought and governance. It includes correspondence with fellow Founding Fathers and contemporaries, as well as his own reflections on democracy, federalism, and the nature of liberty. more

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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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