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It will be of little avail to the people that the laws are made by men of their own choice if the laws be so voluminous
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"It will be of little avail to the people that the laws are made by men of their own choice if the laws be so voluminous that they cannot be read, or so incoherent that they cannot be understood"

- James Madison

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This quote by James Madison speaks with the value of having legislations that are both available and understandable to individuals. He is suggesting that it is of little usage to individuals if the laws are made by people of their own choice, yet the laws are as long and complex that they can not read or understood. Madison is highlighting the demand for regulations to be concise as well as clear to make sure that individuals can comprehend them and also comply with them. He is also recommending that legislations ought to be written in a manner in which is easy to comprehend, so that the people can make enlightened decisions about their civil liberties as well as duties. This quote serves as a reminder that laws need to be written in a way that comes to individuals, so that they can recognize and follow them.

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James Madison This quote is written / told by James Madison between March 16, 1751 and June 28, 1836. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 64 other quotes.

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