James Madison Quotes

A man has a property in his opinions and the free communication of them.

James Madison



A popular government without popular information or the means of acquiring it, is but a prologue to a farce, or a tragedy, or perhaps both.

James Madison



A pure democracy is a society consisting of a small number of citizens, who assemble and administer the government in person.

James Madison



A sincere and steadfast co-operation in promoting such a reconstruction of our political system as would provide for the permanent liberty and happiness of the United States.

James Madison



A well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained in arms, is the best most natural defense of a free country.

James Madison



A well-instructed people alone can be permanently a free people.

James Madison



All men having power ought to be distrusted to a certain degree.

James Madison