James Madison Quote

A good government implies two things: first, fidelity to the object of government, which is the happiness of the people; secondly, a knowledge of the means by which that object can be best attained.


The Federalist: On the New Constitution (ed. 1810)


A good government implies two things: first, fidelity to the object of government, which is the happiness of the people; secondly, a knowledge of the ...

A good government implies two things: first, fidelity to the object of government, which is the happiness of the people; secondly, a knowledge of the ...

A good government implies two things: first, fidelity to the object of government, which is the happiness of the people; secondly, a knowledge of the ...

A good government implies two things: first, fidelity to the object of government, which is the happiness of the people; secondly, a knowledge of the ...