All James Madison Quotes
- The establishment of the chaplainship to Congress is a palpable violation of ... constitutional principles. Atheism
- When indeed Religion is kindled into enthusiasm, its force like that of other passions is increased by the sympathy of a multitude. But enthusiasm is… Atheism
- A zeal for different opinions concerning religion...[has] divided mankind into parties, inflamed them with mutual animosity, and rendered them much more disposed to vex and… Animosity
- The settled opinion here is that religion is essentially distinct from Civil Govt. and exempt from its cognizance; that a connection between them is injurious… Atheism
- The civil government ... functions with complete success ... by the total separation of the Church from the State. Atheism
- But the mere circumstance of complexion cannot deprive them of the character of men. Cannot Deprive
- In a society under the forms of which the stronger faction can readily unite and oppress the weaker, anarchy may as truly be said to… Anarchy
- It is a misfortune, inseparable from human affairs, that public measures are rarely investigated with that spirit of moderation which is essential to a just… Advance
- There is in every breast a sensibility to marks of honor, of favor, of esteem, and of confidence, which, apart from all considerations of interest,… All
- No man is allowed to be a judge in his own cause . . . . With equal, nay with greater reason, bodies of men,… Adequate
- Inference is founded upon obvious reasons. Regard to reputation has a less active influence, when the infamy of a bad action is to be divided… Action
- Since it is impossible for the people spontaneously and universally, to move in concert towards their object; and it is therefore essential, that such changes… Changes
- The governments of Europe are afraid to trust the people with arms. If they did, the people would certainly shake off the yoke of tyranny,… Afraid
- Americans need not fear the federal government because they enjoy the advantage of being armed, which you possess over the people of almost every other… Advantage
- A government resting on the minority is an aristocracy, not a Republic, and could not be safe with a numerical and physical force against it,… Aristocracy
- ...to support the Constitution, which is the cement of the Union, as well in its limitations as in its authorities; to respect the rights and… Always Remembering
- 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… According
- It is possible that these may all be insufficient to control the caprice and wickedness of man. But are they not all that government will… Admit
- The smaller the number and the more permanent and conspicuous the station of men in power, the stronger must be the interest which they will… Concern
- The necessity of a senate is not less indicated by the propensity of all single and numerous assemblies, to yield to the impulse of sudden… All
- The important distinction so well understood in America between a constitution established by the people, and unalterable by the government; and a law established by… Alterable
- As long as the reason of man continues fallible, and he is at liberty to exercise it, different opinions will be formed. As long as… Attach
- It may not be easy, in every possible case, to trace the line of separation between the rights of religion and the Civil authority with… Abstinence
- The sober people of America are weary of the fluctuating policy which has directed the public councils. They have seen with regret and indignation that… Affecting
- Respect for character is always diminished in proportion to the number among whom the blame or praise is to be divided. Always Diminished