Foundations of Government O To be free, one must be chained. O “Cherish, therefore, the spirit of our people. If once they become inattentive to the public.

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Foundations of Government O To be free, one must be chained. O “Cherish, therefore, the spirit of our people. If once they become inattentive to the public affairs, congress and assemblies, judges and governors shall all become wolves.” Thomas Jefferson

Foundations of Government O “Give all power to the many, they will oppress the few. Give all power to the few, they will oppress the many.” Alexander Hamilton O “There are two passions which have a powerful influence on the affairs of men. These are the love of power and the love of money.” Ben Franklin

Foundations of Government O “The good of the people is the highest law.” Cicero “They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” Ben Franklin

Foundations of Government O “The rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened.” JFK O “Injustice anywhere, is a threat to justice everywhere.” MLK