James Madison “The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse.” James Madison Topics:Power View all quotes by James Madison →
“If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.” James Madison
“Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.” James Madison
“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed - unlike the citizens of other countries whose governments are afraid to trust the people with arms.” James Madison
