"Temporary deviations from fundamental principles are always more……" — James Madison
"Temporary deviations from fundamental principles are always more or less dangerous. When the first pretext fails, those who become interested in prolonging the evil will rarely be at a loss for other pretexts."
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461 Quotes by James Madison
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