The man who is possessed of wealth, who lolls on his sofa or rolls in his carriage, cannot judge the wants or feelings of the day-laborer.

James Madison (1751-1836) American statesman, political theorist, US President (1809-17)

Comment (1787-06-26), US Constitutional Convention, Philadelphia
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During debate on the length of terms for US Senators.

As quoted in Robert Yates, Notes of the Secret Debates of the Federal Convention of 1787 . Yates was a delegate from New York to the Constitutional Convention, and later served as state Chief Justice.