James Madison Quotes about Power

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I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments by those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.

I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments by those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.

James Madison

Freedom, Believe, Power

Speech at Virginia Convention, 5 June 1788

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

James Madison

Power, Hands, Essence

James Madison, Ralph Ketcham “Selected Writings of James Madison”, Hackett Publishing

In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.

James Madison

Power, Men, Liberty

The Federalist no. 51 (1788)

Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power.

James Madison

Patriotic, Power, Presidential