No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare. – 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
In Republics, the great danger is, that the majority may not sufficiently respect the rights of the minority. – James Madison
Learned Institutions ought to be favorite objects with every free people. They throw that light over the public mind which is the best security against crafty and dangerous encroachments on the public liberty. – James Madison