James Madison, No. 10

As long as the reason of man continues fallible, and he is at liberty to exercise it, different opinions will be formed.

— James Madison on The Federalist Papers

What It Means

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James Madison

About James Madison

James Madison Jr. (16 March 1751 – 28 June 1836) was an American statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. Madison was popularly acclaimed the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights.