Quotes by Alexander Hamilton

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The sacred rights of mankind are not to be rummaged for among old parchments or musty records. They are written, as with — Alexander Hamilton
When avarice takes the lead in a state, it is commonly the forerunner of its fall. — Alexander Hamilton
Constitutions should consist only of general provisions; the reason is that they must necessarily be permanent, and that — Alexander Hamilton
Why has government been instituted at all? Because the passions of man will not conform to the dictates of reason and ju — Alexander Hamilton
Who talks most about freedom and equality? Is it not those who hold the bill of rights in one hand and a whip for affrig — Alexander Hamilton
The truth unquestionably is, that the only path to a subversion of the republican system of the Country is, by flatterin — Alexander Hamilton
Those then, who resist a confirmation of public order, are the true Artificers of monarchy—not that this is the intentio — Alexander Hamilton
We must make the best of those ills which cannot be avoided. — Alexander Hamilton
Power over a man's subsistence amounts to a power over his will. — Alexander Hamilton
Constitutions should consist only of general provisions the reason is that they must necessarily be permanent and that — Alexander Hamilton
A national debt if it is not excessive will be to us a national blessing. — Alexander Hamilton
Man is a reasoning rather than a reasonable animal. — Alexander Hamilton
We must make the best of those ills which cannot be avoided. — Alexander Hamilton
It is of great importance in a republic not only to guard against the oppression of its rulers but to guard one part of — Alexander Hamilton
Learn to think continentally. — Alexander Hamilton
There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism — Alexander Hamilton
Let us recollect that peace or war will not always be left to our option; that however moderate or unambitious we may be — Alexander Hamilton
I never expect to see a perfect work from an imperfect man. — Alexander Hamilton
There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism. — Alexander Hamilton
The sacred rights of mankind are not to be rummaged for among old parchments or musty records. They are written, as with — Alexander Hamilton