James Madison Quotes about Charity

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Charity is no part of the legislative duty of the government.

Charity is no part of the legislative duty of the government.

James Madison

Government, Constitution Of The United States, Charity

James Madison (1836). “The Debates in the Several State Conventions on the Adoption of the Federal Constitution: As Recommended by the General Convention at Philadelphia in 1787. Together with the Journal of the Federal Convention, Luther Martin's Letter, Yates's Minutes, Congressional Opinions, Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of '98-'99, and Other Illustrations of the Constitution”, p.431

The government of the United States is a definite government, confined to specified objects. It is not like the state governments, whose powers are more general. Charity is no part of the legislative duty of the government.

James Madison

Government, United States, Charity

It is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love, and charity toward each other.

James Madison

Christian, Practice, Charity

James Madison (1867). “1769-1793”, p.24