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James Madison

James Madison
The truth is that all those having power ought to be mistrusted.
During almost fifteen centuries the legal establishment of Christianity has been upon trial. What has been its fruits? More or less, in all places, pride and indolence in the clergy; ignorance and servility in the laity; in both, superstition, bigotry, and persecution.
Equal laws protecting equal rights...the best guarantee of loyalty and love of country.
The circulation of confidence is better than the circulation of money.
In republics, the great danger is that the majority may not sufficiently respect the rights of the minority.