Temporary deviations from fundamental principles are always more or less dangerous. When the first pretext fails, those who become interested in prolonging the evil will rarely be at a loss for other pretexts.
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
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
The purpose of the Constitution is to restrict the majority's ability to harm a minority. - James Madison
The purpose of the Constitution is to restrict the majority's ability to harm a minority.
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
Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.
Charity is no part of the legislative duty of the government. - James Madison
Charity is no part of the legislative duty of the government.
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
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.
Disarm the people- that is the best and most effective way to enslave them. - James Madison
Disarm the people- that is the best and most effective way to enslave them.
We are right to take alarm at the first experiment upon our liberties. - James Madison
We are right to take alarm at the first experiment upon our liberties.
Armies, and debts, and taxes are the known instruments for bringing the many under the domination of the few. - James Madison
Armies, and debts, and taxes are the known instruments for bringing the many under the domination of the few.
If man is not fit to govern himself, how can he be fit to govern someone else? - James Madison
If man is not fit to govern himself, how can he be fit to govern someone else?
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