If Men Were Angels — James Madison — Federalist No. 51 literary tee — vintage black — front — Quoteiac

If Men Were Angels — James Madison Quote T-Shirt

$32.00

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Fit & Fabric

Our shirts are cut differently from style to style, so check this chart before you order. All measurements are in inches, taken laid flat.

Size	Chest width	Length
XS	16½	27
S	18	28
M	20	29
L	22	30
XL	24	31
2XL	26	32

How to measure: Lay a tee you like flat. Measure straight across the chest, armpit to armpit. Pick the size with the closest chest width. Length runs from the top of the shoulder to the hem.

Fabric: 100% combed, ring-spun cotton, 4.2 oz per square yard. Lightweight and pre-shrunk.

Care: Wash inside out in cold water. Tumble dry low or hang dry. Don't iron the print. Don't bleach or dry clean.

Each piece can differ from the chart by up to 2 inches.

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Your business partner is your best friend. You still wrote the partnership agreement.

"If men were angels, no government would be necessary."
— James Madison
Federalist No. 51, 1788. We check every line against a primary source.

The line just ahead of it: "But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?"

Wear it to the signing.

Read the full story behind this quote: What the Founders Actually Said (And Why It Matters in 2026).

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If Men Were Angels — James Madison Quote T-Shirt

$32.00