Quote by James Madison

The rights of persons, and the rights of property, are the objects, for the protection of which Government was instituted.

The rights of persons, and the rights of property, are the o

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This quote suggests that the primary purpose of government is to safeguard the rights of individuals and their property. It implies that the establishment of a government is intended to ensure the protection of these fundamental rights, emphasizing the importance of both personal and property rights as principal objectives of governance. It acknowledges the role of government in providing a legal framework that guarantees these rights, highlighting the significance placed on individual liberty and the security of one's possessions.

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