James Madison Quote

Quote from James Madison,

"The essence of Government is power;
and power, lodged as it must be in human hands,
will ever be liable to abuse."

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:	Speech, Virginia State Convention, 2 December 1829
Categories:	Constitution, Despotism, Government, Power, President, Proverbs, Speech, Tyranny
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