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
The number, the industry, and the morality of the priesthood, and the devotion of the people have been manifestly increased by the total separation of the church from the state. James Madison churchdevotionincrease Change image and share on social
Let me recommend the best medicine in the world: a long journey, at a mild season, through a pleasant country, in easy stages. James Madison countryeasyjourney Change image and share on social
It is a universal truth that the loss of liberty at home is to be charged to the provisions against danger, real or pretended, from abroad. James Madison abroadchargedanger Change image and share on social
Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives. James Madison armforevergovern Change image and share on social
Where an excess of power prevails, property of no sort is duly respected. No man is safe in his opinions, his person, his faculties, or his possessions. James Madison dulyexcessfaculty Change image and share on social
The truth is that all men having power ought to be mistrusted. James Madison manmistrustpower Change image and share on social
The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse. James Madison abuseessencegovernment Change image and share on social
The happy Union of these States is a wonder; their Constitution a miracle; their example the hope of Liberty throughout the world. James Madison constitutionhappyhope Change image and share on social
