James Madison actually said...

"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."

"liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power."

"A people who mean to be their own Governors must arm themselves with the power that knowledge gives."

"The vast and important job of Congress is to decide when and where we go to war."