The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse.
JAMES MADISONThe number, the industry, and the morality of the priesthood, and the devotion of the people have been manifestly increased by the total separation of the church from the state.
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If men were angels, no government would be necessary.
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Philosophy is common sense with big words.
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War should only be declared by the authority of the people, whose toils and treasures are to support its burdens, instead of the government which is to reap its fruits.
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Religion flourishes in greater purity, without than with the aid of Government.
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That part of America which had encouraged them most had advanced most rapidly in population, agriculture and the arts.
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Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power.
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The protection of these faculties is the first object of government.
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The internal effects of a mutable policy poisons the blessings of liberty itself.
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To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people, is a chimerical idea.
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The class of citizens who provide at once their own food and their own raiment, may be viewed as the most truly independent and happy.
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The operations of the federal government will be most extensive and important in times of war and danger; those of the state governments, in times of peace and security.
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We are right to take alarm at the first experiment upon our liberties.
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Let me recommend the best medicine in the world: a long journey, at a mild season, through a pleasant country, in easy stages.
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What prudent merchant will hazard his fortunes in any new branch of commerce when he knows not that his plans may be rendered unlawful before they can be executed?
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The happy Union of these States is a wonder; their Constitution a miracle; their example the hope of Liberty throughout the world.
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