Community Quote by James Madison
“Those who hold and those who are without property have ever formed distinct interests in society.”
About This Quote
Source The Federalist Papers, No. 10, 1787
People with property and those without have fundamentally different economic interests, leading to distinct social groups.
In simple terms: Property creates different group interests.
Key Takeaway
Recognize class-based perspectives.
Themes
economics
social class
politics
interest groups
conflict
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community organizing
- lawmaking
- public discourse
- social activism
Key Concepts
political theory
economics
sociology
Questions to Reflect On
- What interests unite different classes?
- How do property rights shape politics?
A Different Perspective
It may ignore overlapping interests across classes.
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