No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare. – James Madison
The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty. – James Madison

No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare. – James Madison
The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty. – James Madison
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
The Constitution preserves the advantage of being armed which Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation where the governments are afraid to trust the people with arms. – James Madison