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Compact Quotes by James Madison
- There is one view of the subject which ought to have its influence on those who espouse doctrines which strike at the authoritative origin and…
- Bills of attainder, ex-post facto laws and laws impairing the obligation of contracts are contrary to the first principles of the social compact, and to…
- [In the case of] dangerous exercise of other powers, not granted by the said compact, the states, who are parties thereto, have the right, and…
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- That all men are by nature equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights, of which, when they enter into a… — John J. Sweeney
- As an artist I have an even more abiding interest in the compact between the Arts and Government. — Theodore Bikel
- Civilization is a conspiracy. Modern life is the silent compact of comfortable folk to keep up pretences. — John Buchan
- Love is a spirit all compact of fire. — William Shakespeare
- The error is in the assumption that the General Government is a party to the constitutional compact. The States ... formed the… — John C. Calhoun
- It is called the First Amendment. ...Simple words marching in seried ranks. Compact, concise. To the point. Clear and pure. It's freedom's… — Jack Valenti
- The establishment of our new Government seemed to be the last great experiment for promoting human happiness by reasonable compact in civil… — George Washington
- The increasing remoteness of consanguinity is everyday diminishing the force of the family compact between France and Spain. And politicians have ever… — Alexander Hamilton