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Quote from James Madison,


"Government is instituted to protect property of every sort; as well that which lies in the various rights of individuals, as that which the term particularly expresses. This being the end of government, that alone is a just government which impartially secures to every man whatever is his own."


By:

James Madison (more quotes by James Madison or books by/about James Madison)


(1751-1836), Father of the Constitution for the USA, 4th US President

Source:

Essay on Property, March 29, 1792

Categories:

Founder, Government, Protection, Property, Security, Individual Rights, Integrity

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