We have staked the whole future of our new nation, not upon the power of government; far from it. We have staked the future of all our political cons…

- James Madison

It is vain to say that enlightened statesmen will always be able to adjust their interests. Enlightened men will not always be at the helm.

- James Madison

Disarm the people- that is the best and most effective way to enslave them.

- James Madison

The purpose of the Constitution is to restrict the majority's ability to harm a minority.

- James Madison

Charity is no part of the legislative duty of the government.

- James Madison

Armies, and debts, and taxes are the known instruments for bringing the many under the domination of the few.

- James Madison

Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.

- James Madison

We are right to take alarm at the first experiment upon our liberties.

- James Madison

If man is not fit to govern himself, how can he be fit to govern someone else?

- James Madison