Respect for character is always diminished in proportion to the number…

James Madison
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Respect for character is always diminished in proportion to the number among whom the blame or praise is to be divided. ✨ James Madison, Ralph Ketcham Selected Writings of James Madison, Hackett Publishing
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Respect for character is always diminished in proportion to the number among whom the blame or praise is to be divided. ✨ James Madison, Ralph Ketcham Selected Writings of James Madison, Hackett Publishing

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