In Republics, the great danger is, that the majority may not sufficiently respect the rights of the minority.
JAMES MADISONThat part of America which had encouraged them most had advanced most rapidly in population, agriculture and the arts.
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The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.
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No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare.
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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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A sincere and steadfast co-operation in promoting such a reconstruction of our political system as would provide for the permanent liberty and happiness of the United States.
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As long as the reason of man continues fallible, and he is at liberty to exercise it, different opinions will be formed.
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The capacity of the female mind for studies of the highest order cannot be doubted, having been sufficiently illustrated by its works of genius, of erudition, and of science.
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All that seems indispensible in stating the account between the dead and the living, is to see that the debts against the latter do not exceed the advances made by the former.
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The personal right to acquire property, which is a natural right, gives to property, when acquired, a right to protection, as a social right.
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Learned Institutions ought to be favorite objects with every free people.
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The rights of persons, and the rights of property, are the objects, for the protection of which Government was instituted.
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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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What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?
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The 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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Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.
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Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power.
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