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Silent Encroachments

James Madison
"I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom... by gradual and silent encroachments than by violent usurpations. "

Speech at the Virginia Convention

Author: James Madison
Source: Speech at the Virginia Convention
Topics: - Freedom - Vigilance