A pure democracy is a society consisting of a small number of citizens, who assemble and administer the government in person.
James Madison quote The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse.
James Madison quote The truth is that all men having power ought to be mistrusted.
James Madison quote We are right to take alarm at the first experiment upon our liberties.
James Madison quote What prudent merchant will hazard his fortunes in any new branch of commerce when he knows not that his plans may be rendered unlawful before they can be executed?
James Madison quote The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.
James Madison quote The Constitution preserves the advantage of being armed which Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation where the governments are afraid to trust the people with arms.
James Madison quote Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power.
James Madison quote Biography
US President, lived 1751-1836
