Quote by James Madison
"The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty and the destiny of the republican model of government are justly considered as finally staked on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people."
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."