James Madison Degrees Quotations

There is a degree of depravity in mankind which requires a certain degree of circumspection and distrust.

Frequent elections are unquestionably the only policy by which this dependence and sympathy can be effectually secured. But what particular degree of frequency may be absolutely necessary for the purpose, does not appear to be susceptible of any precise calculation; and must depend on a variety of circumstances with which it may be connected. Let us consult experience, the guide that ought always to be followed, whenever it can be found.

To consider the degree of concord which ultimately prevailed as less than a miracle.

From the the protection of different and unequal faculties of acquiring property, the possession of different degrees and kinds of property immediately results.

A certain degree of preparation for war . . . affords also the best security for the continuance of peace.

Some degree of abuse is inseparable from the proper use of everything.

No man can be a competent legislator who does not add to an upright intention and a sound judgment a certain degree of knowledge of the subject on which he is to legislate.