A good government implies two things: first, fidelity to the object of government, which… — James Madison
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.
Federalist 62 · 1788
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Madison, James. "No. 62: Qualifications of members; election; equal representation; size and duration in office." The Federalist: A Commentary on the Constitution of the United States, edited by Robert Scigliano. The Modern Library, 2001.
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Madison, James [published as Publius]. "Federalist No. 62: The Senate." Independent Journal, 27 Feb. 1788.
