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James Madison

Knowledge will forever govern ignorance and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.

James Madison

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People who want to control their own government need to understand important information and facts. Without this understanding, they cannot effectively make decisions or protect themselves from being misled.

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Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't.

Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.

All things are subject to interpretation whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth.

Character is power.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be.