Religion flourishes in greater purity, without than with the aid of Government. – James Madison
To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people, is a chimerical idea. – James Madison

Religion flourishes in greater purity, without than with the aid of Government. – James Madison
To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people, is a chimerical idea. – James Madison
The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty. – James Madison
The proposed Constitution is, in strictness, neither a national nor a federal constitution; but a composition of both. – James Madison