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

If men were angels, no government would be necessary. – James Madison

Each generation should be made to bear the burden of its own wars, instead of carrying them on, at the expense of other generations. – James Madison

Let me recommend the best medicine in the world: a long journey, at a mild season, through a pleasant country, in easy stages. – James Madison

The circulation of confidence is better than the circulation of money. – James Madison

Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives. – James Madison

The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty. – James Madison

As a man is said to have a right to his property, he may be equally said to have a property in his rights. – James Madison

Wherever there is interest and power to do wrong, wrong will generally be done. – James Madison

The means of defense against foreign danger historically have become the instruments of tyranny at home. – James Madison

War contains so much folly, as well as wickedness, that much is to be hoped from the progress of reason. – James Madison

Philosophy is common sense with big words. – James Madison