“If men were angels, no government would be necessary.”

— James Madison · Wisdom quote

Statesman and President of the United States · 1751 – 1836

American statesman, the 4th President of the United States, and a principal author of the Constitution.

Source: The Federalist No. 51 · ✓ Source verified

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