If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy. James Madison enemyfightforeign Change image and share on social
I have no doubt but that the misery of the lower classes will be found to abate whenever the Government assumes a freer aspect and the laws favor a subdivision of Property. James Madison abateaspectassume Change image and share on social
All men having power ought to be distrusted to a certain degree. James Madison degreedistrustman Change image and share on social
Americans have the right and advantage of being armed - unlike the citizens of other countries whose governments are afraid to trust the people with arms. James Madison advantageafraidamerican Change image and share on social
The operations of the federal government will be most extensive and important in times of war and danger; those of the state governments, in times of peace and security. James Madison dangerextensivefederal Change image and share on social
If we are to take for the criterion of truth the majority of suffrages, they ought to be gotten from those philosophic and patriotic citizens who cultivate their reason. James Madison citizencriterioncultivate Change image and share on social
Of all the enemies of public liberty, war is perhaps the most to be dreaded, because it comprises and develops the germ of every other. James Madison comprisedevelopdread Change image and share on social
War should only be declared by the authority of the people, whose toils and treasures are to support its burdens, instead of the government which is to reap its fruits. James Madison authorityburdendeclare Change image and share on social
As long as the reason of man continues fallible, and he is at liberty to exercise it, different opinions will be formed. James Madison continueexercisefallible Change image and share on social
The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty. James Madison advancementdiffusionguardian Change image and share on social