James Madison

If men were angels, no government would be necessary.

If men were angels, no government would be necessary.

What prudent merchant will hazard his fortunes in any new branch of commerce when he knows not that his plans read more

What prudent merchant will hazard his fortunes in any new branch of commerce when he knows not that his plans may be rendered unlawful before they can be executed?

The safety and happiness of society are the objects at which all political institutions aim, and to which all such read more

The safety and happiness of society are the objects at which all political institutions aim, and to which all such institutions must be sacrificed

Learned Institutions ought to be favorite objects with every free people. They throw that light over the public mind which read more

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 & dangerous encroachments on the public liberty.

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