Quote by James Madison

Every nation whose affairs betray a want of wisdom and stability may calculate on every loss which can be sustained from the more systematic policy of its wiser neighbors.

Every nation whose affairs betray a want of wisdom and stabi

Summary

This quote suggests that nations that lack wisdom and stability in their decision-making and policies will inevitably suffer the consequences of their actions. They can expect to experience various types of losses due to the more organized and thoughtful approaches adopted by their more prudent and intelligent neighboring countries. In other words, the quote implies that foolishness and lack of consistency can lead to negative outcomes for a nation, especially when compared to the more deliberate actions of their wiser counterparts.

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By James Madison

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