All that seems indispensible in stating the account between the dead and the living, is to see that the debts against the latter do not exceed the advances made by the former. James Madison accountadvancedead Change image and share on social
What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. James Madison angelcontrolexternal share on social
America was indebted to immigration for her settlement and prosperity. That part of America which had encouraged them most had advanced most rapidly in population, agriculture and the arts. James Madison advanceagricultureamerica Change image and share on social
No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare. James Madison continualfreedommidst Change image and share on social
By rendering the labor of one, the property of the other, they cherish pride, luxury, and vanity on one side; on the other, vice and servility, or hatred and revolt. James Madison cherishhatredlabor Change image and share on social
War contains so much folly, as well as wickedness, that much is to be hoped from the progress of reason. James Madison follyhopeprogress Change image and share on social
Religion flourishes in greater purity, without than with the aid of Government. James Madison aidflourishgovernment Change image and share on social
The people are the only legitimate fountain of power, and it is from them that the constitutional charter, under which the several branches of government hold their power, is derived. James Madison branchcharterconstitutional Change image and share on social
Commercial shackles are generally unjust, oppressive, and impolitic. James Madison commercialgenerallyimpolitic Change image and share on social
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 abusechequererror Change image and share on social
