The rights of persons, and the rights of property, are the objects, for the protection of which Government was instituted. – James Madison
The proposed Constitution is, in strictness, neither a national nor a federal constitution; but a composition of both. – James Madison
Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power. – James Madison
Do not separate text from historical background. If you do, you will have perverted and subverted the Constitution, which can only end in a distorted, bastardized form of illegitimate government. – James Madison