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Virtue Quotes by James Madison
- The aim of every political Constitution, is or ought to be first to obtain for rulers men who possess most wisdom to discern, and most…
- Is there no virtue among us? If there be not, we are in a wretched situation. No theoretical checks-no form of government can render us…
- This policy of supplying by opposite and rival interests, the defect of better motives, might be traced through the whole system of human affairs, both…
- Reason, on the contrary, assures us, that as in so great a number, a fit representative would be most likely to be found, so the…
- These examples, though as unfit for the imitation, as they are repugnant to the genius of America, are notwithstanding . . . very instructive proofs…
- Who are to be the objects of popular choice? Every citizen whose merit may recommend him to the esteem and confidence of his country.
- No man will subject himself to the ridicule of pretending that any natural connection subsists between the sun or the seasons, and the period within…
- That the foundation of our national policy should be laid in private morality. If individuals be not influenced by moral principles, it is in vain…
- To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people, is a chimerical idea.
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