James Madison Quotes about Human Nature

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What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?

What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?

James Madison

Reflection, Government, Human Nature

1788 The Federalist, Jan.

Nor is any evidence to be found, either in History or Human Nature, that nations are to be bribed out of a spirit of encroachment and aggression, by humiliations which nourish their pride, or by concessions that extend their resources and power.

James Madison

Pride, Spirit, Human Nature

James Madison, David B. Mattern (1997). “James Madison's "Advice to My Country"”, p.16, University of Virginia Press

But the mere circumstance of complexion cannot deprive them of the character of men.

James Madison

Character, Men, Human Nature

James Madison, Ralph Ketcham “Selected Writings of James Madison”, Hackett Publishing

Man is known to be a selfish, as well as a social being.

James Madison

Selfish, Men, Human Nature

James Madison, Ralph Ketcham “Selected Writings of James Madison”, Hackett Publishing