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Spirit Quotes by James Madison
- It is a misfortune, inseparable from human affairs, that public measures are rarely investigated with that spirit of moderation which is essential to a just…
- Inference is founded upon obvious reasons. Regard to reputation has a less active influence, when the infamy of a bad action is to be divided…
- Is it not the glory of the people of America, that whilst they have paid a decent regard to the opinions of former times and…
- It is superfluous to try by the standards of theory, a part of the constitution which is allowed on all hands to be the result…
- If this spirit shall ever be so far debased, as to tolerate a law not obligatory on the legislature, as well as on the people,…
- A local spirit will infallibly prevail much more in the members of Congress than a national spirit will prevail in the legislatures of the particular…
- The regulation of these various and interfering interests forms the principal task of modern legislation and involves the spirit of party and faction in the…
- An efficient militia is authorized and contemplated by the Constitution and required by the spirit and safety of free government.
- If it be asked what is to restrain the House of Representatives from making legal discriminations in favor of themselves and a particular class of…
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- O Holy Spirit, descend plentifully into my heart. Enlighten the dark corners of this neglected dwelling and scatter there Thy cheerful beams. — Saint Augustine
- The soul, which is spirit, can not dwell in dust; it is carried along to dwell in the blood. — Saint Augustine
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- The noblest spirit is most strongly attracted by the love of glory. — James A. Baldwin
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