James Madison Power Quotes

What did James Madison say about Power?

James Madison has written many quotes about Power. E.g.,

• 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.
• Knowledge will forever govern ignorance and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.
• The people are the only legitimate fountain of power, and it is from them that the constitutional charter, under which the several branches of government hold their power, is derived.

What are the top most famous Power quotes by James Madison?

Here are the top most famous quotes about Power by James Madison.

• 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.
• Knowledge will forever govern ignorance and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.
• The people are the only legitimate fountain of power, and it is from them that the constitutional charter, under which the several branches of government hold their power, is derived.
• The essence of Government is power and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse.
• All men having power ought to be distrusted to a certain degree.
• Where an excess of power prevails, property of no sort is duly respected. No man is safe in his opinions, his person, his faculties, or his possessions.
• Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power.
• Wherever there is interest and power to do wrong, wrong will generally be done.
• The truth is that all men having power ought to be mistrusted.