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Of all the enemies of public liberty, war is perhaps the most to be dreaded, because it comprises and develops the germ
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"Of all the enemies of public liberty, war is perhaps the most to be dreaded, because it comprises and develops the germ of every other"

- James Madison

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This quote by James Madison speaks with the power of war and its capability to cause destruction and chaos. War is an effective force that can produce the failure of a country and its people. It can result in the death, home, and liberty. War can also cause the erosion of civil liberties and the increase of oppressive regimes. War can also result in the spread of disease, starvation, and hardship. War can also cause the destruction of the environment and the displacement of people. War is a powerful force that can cause the damage of a nation and its people. It is a force that needs to be feared and prevented whenever possible.

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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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