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James Madison

The class of citizens who provide at once their own food and their own raiment, may be viewed as the most truly independent and happy.

James Madison

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James Madison is saying that people who grow or make their own food and clothes have the greatest freedom because they don’t rely on others for these basic needs. This self-sufficiency leads to a more secure and content life since they control their own survival essentials.

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