James Madison Quotes


Knowledge will forever govern ignorance.


Citations

Madison, James. "Letter to W. T. Barry, 4 August 1822." The Writings of James Madison, vol. 9, edited by Gaillard Hunt, G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1910, p. 103.

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James Madison
James Madison
  • Born: March 16, 1751
  • Died: June 28, 1836
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: President

James Madison Jr. was an American statesman, diplomat, expansionist, philosopher, and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. He is hailed as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the United States Bill of Rights. He co-wrote The Federalist Papers, co-founded the Democratic-Republican Party, and served as the fifth United States Secretary of State from 1801 to 1809.