Wenn Menschen Engel wären, bräuchten sie keine Regierung.
If men were angels, no government would be necessary.
James MadisonJedem Menschen mit Macht sollte grundsätzlich misstraut werden.
The truth is that all men having power ought to be mistrusted.
MachtJames MadisonThe rights of persons, and the rights of property, are the objects, for the protection of which Government was instituted.
James MadisonLiberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power.
James MadisonIf Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.
James Madison