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James Madison quotes

American President March 16, 1751 – June 28, 1836

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James Madison quote: "The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only..."
The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty. James Madison
James Madison quote: "In no instance have... the churches been guardians of the..."
In no instance have... the churches been guardians of the liberties of the people. James Madison
The number, the industry, and the morality of the priesthood, and the devotion of the people have been manifestly increased by the total separation of the church from the state. James Madison
James Madison quote: "we should never think of separation except for repeated and..."
...we should never think of separation except for repeated and enormous violations James Madison
Of all the enemies to public liberty, war is perhaps the most to be dreaded because it comprises and develops the germ of every other. James Madison
Do not separate text from historical background. If you do, you will have perverted and subverted the Constitution, which can only end in a distorted, bastardized form of illegitimate government. James Madison
By rendering the labor of one, the property of the other, they cherish pride, luxury, and vanity on one side; on the other, vice and servility, or hatred and revolt. James Madison
James Madison quote: "As long as the reason of man continues fallible, and he is at..."
As long as the reason of man continues fallible, and he is at liberty to exercise it, different opinions will be formed. James Madison
James Madison quote: "The executive has no right, in any case, to decide the..."
The executive has no right, in any case, to decide the question, whether there is or is not cause for declaring war. James Madison
James Madison quote: "Liberty is to faction what air is to fire..."
Liberty is to faction what air is to fire... James Madison
The purpose of separation of church and state is to keep forever from these shores the ceaseless strife that has soaked the soil of Europe in blood for centuries. James Madison
The purpose of separation of church and state is to keep forever from these shores the ceaseless strife that has soaked the soil of Europe with blood for centuries. James Madison
Each generation should be made to bear the burden of its own wars, instead of carrying them on, at the expense of other generations. James Madison
James Madison quote: "As a man is said to have a right to his property, he may be..."
As a man is said to have a right to his property, he may be equally said to have a property in his rights. James Madison
I have no doubt but that the misery of the lower classes will be found to abate whenever the Government assumes a freer aspect and the laws favor a subdivision of Property. James Madison

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