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
Every nation whose affairs betray a want of wisdom and stability may calculate on every loss which can be sustained from the more systematic policy of its wiser neighbors. James Madison affairbetraycalculate 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
Philosophy is common sense with big words. James Madison bigcommonphilosophy Change image and share on social
A sincere and steadfast co-operation in promoting such a reconstruction of our political system as would provide for the permanent liberty and happiness of the United States. James Madison happinesslibertyoperation Change image and share on social
What spectacle can be more edifying or more seasonable, than that of Liberty and Learning, each leaning on the other for their mutual and surest support? James Madison edifyleanlearn Change image and share on social
The personal right to acquire property, which is a natural right, gives to property, when acquired, a right to protection, as a social right. James Madison acquirenaturalpersonal 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
As a man is said to have a right to his property, he may be equally said to have a property in his rights. James Madison equallymanproperty Change image and share on social