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 loss of liberty at home is to be charged to the provisions against danger, real or imagined, from abroad.

Whenever a youth is ascertained to possess talents meriting an education which his parents cannot afford, he should be carried forward at the public expense.

A school without football is in danger of deteriorating into a medieval study hall.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.

I am convinced that the majority of people would be generous from selfish motives, if they had the opportunity.