The latent causes of faction are thus sown in the nature of man; and we see them everywhere brought into different degrees of activity, according to the different circumstances of civil society.
James MadisonThe government of the United States is a definite government, confined to specified objects. It is not like the state governments, whose powers are more general. Charity is no part of the legislative duty of the government.
James MadisonWhere a majority are united by a common sentiment, and have an opportunity, the rights of the minor party become insecure.
James Madison