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As long as the reason of man continues fallible, and he is at liberty to exercise it, different opinions will be formed.
James MadisonverifiedThe Federalist No. 10·November 22, 1787
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Ambition must be made to counteract ambition. The interest of the man must be connected with the constitutional rights of the place.
James MadisonverifiedThe Federalist No. 51·February 6, 1788
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If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.
James MadisonverifiedThe Federalist No. 51·February 6, 1788

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