Author: James Madison

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To the press alone, chequered as it is with abuses, the world is indebted for all the triumphs which have been gained by reason and humanity over error and oppression.

To the press alone, chequered as it is with abuses, the world is indebted for all the triumphs which have been gained by reason and humanity over error and oppression.

- James Madison

If men were angels, no government would be necessary.

If men were angels, no government would be necessary.

- 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.

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

The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.

The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.

- James Madison

A well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained in arms, is the best most natural defense of a free country.

A well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained in arms, is the best most natural defense of a free country.

- James Madison

The means of defense against foreign danger historically have become the instruments of tyranny at home.

The means of defense against foreign danger historically have become the instruments of tyranny at home.

- James Madison

What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?

What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?

- James Madison

The happy Union of these States is a wonder; their Constitution a miracle; their example the hope of Liberty throughout the world.

The happy Union of these States is a wonder; their Constitution a miracle; their example the hope of Liberty throughout the world.

- James Madison

In Republics, the great danger is, that the majority may not sufficiently respect the rights of the minority.

In Republics, the great danger is, that the majority may not sufficiently respect the rights of the minority.

- James Madison

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