In all great changes of established governments, forms ought to give w…

James Madison
401 citations
In all great changes of established governments, forms ought to give way to substance ✨ James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay (2016). The Federalist Papers: The Making of the US Constitution, p.84, Arcturus Publishing
Politics
28

More Author Quotes

It is superfluous to try by the standards of theory, a part of the constitution which is allowed on all hands to be the result not of theory, but of a spirit of amity, and that mutual deference and c … ▶
That useful alterations will be suggested by experience, could not but be foreseen . . . . It moreover equally enables the general and state governments to originate the amendment of errors as they m … ▶
There is one view of the subject which ought to have its influence on those who espouse doctrines which strike at the authoritative origin and efficacious operation of the Government of the United St … ▶
Union of religious sentiments begets a surprising confidence, and ecclesiastical establishments tend to great ignorance and corruption; all of which facilitate the execution of mischievous projects. … ▶
The effect of a representative democracy is to refine and enlarge the public views, by passing them through the medium of a chosen body of citizens, whose wisdom may best discern the true interest of … ▶

In all great changes of established governments, forms ought to give way to substance ✨ James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay (2016). The Federalist Papers: The Making of the US Constitution, p.84, Arcturus Publishing

More Author Quotes

Most Cited Authors

The Best Quotes

Most Liked Authors

Curated Author Quotes