The essence of Government is power and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse. – James Madison
The happy Union of these States is a wonder their Constitution a miracle their example the hope of Liberty throughout the world. – James Madison
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
It will be of little avail to the people that the laws are made by men of their own choice if the laws be so voluminous that they cannot be read, or so incoherent that they cannot be understood. – James Madison