James Madison Power Quotes


The truth is that all men having power ought to be mistrusted. James Madison Power 179
Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power. James Madison Power 93
All men having power ought to be distrusted to a certain degree. James Madison Power 86
The people are the only legitimate fountain of power, and it is from them that the constitutional charter, under which the several branches of government hold their power, is derived. James Madison Power 82
I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments by those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations. James Madison Power 67
Where an excess of power prevails, property of no sort is duly respected. No man is safe in his opinions, his person, his faculties, or his possessions. James Madison Power 62
Wherever there is interest and power to do wrong, wrong will generally be done. James Madison Power 47
The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse. James Madison Power 44

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