It will be remembered, that a frequent recurrence to fundamental principles is solemnly enjoined by most of the state constitutions, and particularly by our own, as a necessary safeguard against the danger of degeneracy, to which republics are liable, as well as other governments, though in a less degree than others.
James MadisonAs a man is said to have a right to his property, he may be equally said to have a property in his rights.
James MadisonThe better proof of reverence for that holy name would be not to profane it by making it a topic of legislative discussion.
James MadisonA republic, by which I mean a government in which the scheme of representation takes place, opens a different prospect and promises the cure for which we are seeking.
James Madison