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James Madison Quotes: They can make no law which will not have its full operation on themselves and their friends, as well as on the great mass of the society.
         

They can make no law which will not have its full operation on themselves and their friends, as well as on the great mass of the society.


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The future and success of America is not in this Constitution, but in the laws of God upon which this Constitution is founded.

The future and success of America is not in this Constitution, but in the laws of God upon which this Constitution is founded.



Oppressors can tyrannize only when they achieve a standing army, an enslaved press, and a disarmed populace.

Oppressors can tyrannize only when they achieve a standing army, an enslaved press, and a disarmed populace.



Crisis is the rallying cry of the tyrant.

Crisis is the rallying cry of the tyrant.



If our nation is ever taken over, it will be taken over from within.

If our nation is ever taken over, it will be taken over from within.



The purpose of the Constitution is to restrict the majority's ability to harm a minority.

The purpose of the Constitution is to restrict the majority's ability to harm a minority.



If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.

If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.



If man is not fit to govern himself, how can he be fit to govern someone else?

If man is not fit to govern himself, how can he be fit to govern someone else?



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.

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.



Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm.

Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm.



Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.

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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Tell the people of all lands Let's get together the future is in our hands. United nations have to agree To say no to war, and yes to peace.



I crossed the street to walk in the sunshine.

I crossed the street to walk in the sunshine.



Whenever man attempts to do what he knows to be the Master's will, a power will be given him equal to the duty.

Whenever man attempts to do what he knows to be the Master's will, a power will be given him equal to the duty.



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Try to help others. Consult their weaknesses, relieve their maladies; strive to raise them up, and by so doing you will most effectually raise yourself up also.

Try to help others. Consult their weaknesses, relieve their maladies; strive to raise them up, and by so doing you will most effectually raise yourself up also.



The public is a hibernating bear, hard to awaken and fond of honey.

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