Famous Quotes / James Madison
James Madison: "I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations."
| Abridgement | Believe | Encroachments | Freedom |
| Gradual | Instances | People | Power |
| Silent | Sudden | Usurpations | Violent |