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What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.

Source: Federalist Papers, no. 47 (Jan. 1788).
-- James Madison, (Mar 16 1751-1836), US president (4th), political theorist; He was influential in framing the Constitution, drafted the Bill of Rights, and served as the 4th U.S. president.

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