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Quote from James Madison,

"If this spirit shall ever be so far debased as to tolerate a law not obligatory on the legislature, as well as on the people, the people will be prepared to tolerate anything but liberty."



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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:

THE FEDERALIST No. 57

Categories:

Apathy, Character, Government, Justice, Legitimacy, Liberty, Obedience, Oppression, Tolerance

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