To his knowledge, he had explained and defended the proposed government from every inquiry and objection against it and briefly dissected the reasons and purposes for its ratification.

Publius responded by declaring it imprudent to prolong national affairs for the irrational pursuit of perfection.

The result of the deliberation of all collective bodies, must necessarily be a compound as well of the errors and prejudices, as of the good sense and wisdom of the individuals of whom they are composed.

The compacts which are to embrace thirteen distinct states, in a common bond of amity and union, must as necessarily be a compromise of the dissimilar interests and inclinations.

[3] Publius quoted Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, David Hume, the excerpt saying: "to balance a large state or society (says he) whether monarchical or republican, on general laws, is a work of so great difficulty, that no human genius, however comprehensive, is able by the mere dint of reason and reflection, to effect it.

"[4] The overall changes and flaws of any work come into check from time and experience of the system rather than the passionate pursuits of imprudent men.