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James Madison was an American statesman and the fourth president of the United States. Known as the "Father of the Constitution," he played a pivotal role in drafting and promoting the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. He profoundly shaped the foundations of American democracy. Here are 227 of his quotes:
If Religion consist in voluntary acts of individuals, singly, or voluntarily associated, and it be proper that public functionaries, as well as their Constituents shd discharge their religious duties, let them like their Constituents, do so at their own expence. How small a contribution from each member of Congs wd suffice for the purpose? How just wd it be in its principle? How noble in its exemplary sacrifice to the genius of the Constitution; and the divine right of conscience? Why should the expence of a religious worship be allowed for the Legislature, be paid by the public, more than that for the Ex. or Judiciary branch of the Govt [?] Were the establishment to be tried by its fruits, are not the daily devotions conducted by these legal Ecclesiastics, already degenerating into a scanty attendance, and a tiresome formality?
James Madison
James Madison
Occupation: American President
Born: March 16, 1751
Died: June 28, 1836
Quotes count: 227
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