James Madison Quote

A nation of philosophers is as little to be expected as the philosophical race of kings wished for by Plato. And in every other nation, the most rational government will not find it a superfluous advantage to have the prejudices of the community on its side.


The Federalist, no. 49


A nation of philosophers is as little to be expected as the philosophical race of kings wished for by Plato. And in every other nation, the most...

A nation of philosophers is as little to be expected as the philosophical race of kings wished for by Plato. And in every other nation, the most...

A nation of philosophers is as little to be expected as the philosophical race of kings wished for by Plato. And in every other nation, the most...

A nation of philosophers is as little to be expected as the philosophical race of kings wished for by Plato. And in every other nation, the most...