The diversity in the faculties of men, from which the rights of property originate, is not less an insuperable obstacle to an uniformity of interests. The protection of these faculties is the first object of government. James Madison diversityfacultygovernment share on social
In no instance have... the churches been guardians of the liberties of the people. James Madison churchguardianinstance Change image and share on social
The class of citizens who provide at once their own food and their own raiment, may be viewed as the most truly independent and happy. James Madison citizenclassfood Change image and share on social
A man has a property in his opinions and the free communication of them. James Madison communicationfreeman Change image and share on social
I entirely concur in the propriety of resorting to the sense in which the Constitution was accepted and ratified by the nation. In that sense alone it is the legitimate Constitution. James Madison acceptconcurconstitution Change image and share on social
What prudent merchant will hazard his fortunes in any new branch of commerce when he knows not that his plans may be rendered unlawful before they can be executed? James Madison branchcommerceexecute Change image and share on social
We are right to take alarm at the first experiment upon our liberties. James Madison alarmexperimentliberty Change image and share on social
There is no maxim, in my opinion, which is more liable to be misapplied, and which, therefore, more needs elucidation, than the current one, that the interest of the majority is the political standard of right and wrong. James Madison currentelucidationinterest share on social
The loss of liberty at home is to be charged to the provisions against danger, real or imagined, from abroad. James Madison abroadchargedanger Change image and share on social
A well-instructed people alone can be permanently a free people. James Madison freeinstructpeople Change image and share on social
