James Madison Quotes

A pure democracy is a society consisting of a small number of citizens, who assemble and administer the government in person.

James Madison

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: president
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: March 16, 1751 - June 28, 1836

Topics

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When you're a kid, you read about this glamorous acting world, but actually it's really unglamorous.

Jodie Whittaker

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For a long time, it was like I was part of some special forces unit: I'd land, meet everyone, five minutes later I'd have to do some amazing work, then - boom! - I'm out again. You know, playing supporting parts takes courage.

John C. Reilly

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I wake up at 10. I have coffee, and then I spend a half an hour on the computer, where I read newspapers and progressive blogs. I have to tear myself away, or I'll spend all day reading.

Andrew Sean Greer

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Writing is a way of getting at the things most people would prefer to escape. Writing takes me to the center of life. That's my invitation to my readers as well.

Steven Millhauser

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My daughter is very happy doing philanthropy, especially in the schools.

Shiv Nadar

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I am a small-government conservative who clings tenaciously and old-fashionedly to the idea that one ought to have balanced budgets.

Christopher Buckley

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I acknowledged that I owed my presidency to People Power. I resolved during my presidency that I would in turn empower the people.

Corazon Aquino

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I don't like to work with assistants. I'm already one too many; the camera alone would be enough.

Alfred Eisenstaedt

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Yahoo would benefit from going private or becoming part of a larger corporation.

Susan Decker

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If I win and get the money, then the Oakland Police department is going to buy a boys' home, me a house, my family a house, and a Stop Police Brutality Center.

Tupac Shakur

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I'm trying to conquer swimming. I'm getting there. I've gotta conquer it. I had a fear of drowning and tunnels and flying. I started flying and got my pilot's license, so I conquered that. Now, I'm onto swimming and tunnels.

Tyler Perry

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The cry comes from the friends of the school-room, from those who would give the State a strong, great, noble citizenship, for protection from the curse of drunkenness. This cry should be heard and answered by every lover of his fellow-men, no matter where his home may be.

Thomas Jordan Jarvis

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