Wade DavisThe measure of a society is not only what it does but the quality of its aspirations.
About This Quote
James Madison said: "The measure of a society is not only what it does but also what it dreams." This quote is so true. When we live day to day and get up and do things, we can't see what we've done. But when we think about the future, we can see how far we've come.
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