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Gradual and Silent Encroachments

Liberty Letters, James Madison: 1787

Since the general civilization of mankind, I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power, than by violent and sudden usurpations.

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Source: James Madison, as quoted in “Elliot’s Debates” 3:87.

 

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