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Oppression Quotes by James Madison
- When indeed Religion is kindled into enthusiasm, its force like that of other passions is increased by the sympathy of a multitude. But enthusiasm is…
- The smaller the society, the fewer probably will be the distinct parties and interests composing it; the fewer the distinct parties and interests, the more…
- It is of great importance in a republic, not only to guard the society against the oppression of its rulers; but to guard one part…
- Wherever the real power in a Government lies, there is the danger of oppression.
- Thus the right of nullification meant by Mr. Jefferson is the natural right, which all admit to be a remedy against insupportable oppression.
- [T]he powers granted by the proposed Constitution are the gift of the people, and may be resumed by them when perverted to their oppression, and…
- If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.
- To the press alone, chequered as it is with abuses, the world is indebted for all the triumphs which have been gained by reason and…
- A people armed and free, forms a barrier against the enterprises of ambition and is a bulwark for the nation against foreign invasion and domestic…
More Oppression Quotes
- The oppression of any people for opinion's sake has rarely had any other effect than to fix those opinions deeper, and render… — Hosea Ballou
- In the past I have defended the right of the IRA to engage in armed struggle. I did so because there was… — Gerry Adams
- All oppression creates a state of war. — Simone de Beauvoir
- No oppression is so heavy or lasting as that which is inflicted by the perversion and exorbitance of legal authority. — Joseph Addison
- Our foreign policy has made a wreck of this planet. I'm always in Africa... And when I go to these places I… — Harry Belafonte
- Fascism is fascism. Terrorism is terrorism. Oppression is oppression. — Harry Belafonte
- I have always striven to raise the voice of hope for a world where hate gives way to respect and oppression to… — Theodore Bikel
- Among those who dislike oppression are many who like to oppress. — Napoleon Bonaparte