Maxioms by James Madison
If men were angels, no government would be necessary.
If men were angels, no government would be necessary.
The circulation of confidence is better than the circulation of money.
The circulation of confidence is better than the circulation of money.
The means of defense against foreign danger historically have become the instruments of tyranny at home.
The means of defense against foreign danger historically have become the instruments of tyranny at home.
To the press alone, chequered as it is with abuses, the world is indebted for all the triumphs which have read more
To the press alone, chequered as it is with abuses, the world is indebted for all the triumphs which have been gained by reason and humanity over error and oppression
The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable read more
The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse.