Quote by James Madison
"The true test of the excellence of any government is its aptitude and tendency to make the people happy and prosperous."
"The true test of the excellence of any government is its aptitude and tendency to make the people happy and prosperous."
"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."