In Europe, charters of liberty have been granted by power. America has set the example . . . of charters of power granted by liberty. This revolution in the practice of the world, may, with an honest praise, be pronounced the most triumphant epoch of its history, and the most consoling presage of its happiness.
James MadisonRulers who wished to subvert the public liberty, may have found an established Clergy convenient auxiliaries. A just Government instituted to secure & perpetuate it needs them not.
James MadisonI flatter myself [we] have in this country extinguished forever the ambitious hope of making laws for the human mind.
James MadisonNo error is more certain than the one proceeding from a hasty and superficial view of the subject.
James Madison