Quote by James Madison
"To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people is chimerical."
More from 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."
"The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty."
"If men were angels, no government would be necessary."
"The rights of persons and the rights of property have never been found incompatible."