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- When a government betrays the people by amassing too much power and becoming tyrannical, the people have no choice but to exercise their original right of self-defense — to fight the government.
- Give all the power to the many, they will oppress the few. Give all the power to the few, they will oppress the many. Alexander Hamilton. Giving.
- People sometimes attribute my success to my genius; all the genius I know anything about is hard work. Alexander Hamilton. Inspirational, Motivation, Hard Work.
- Man is either governed by his own laws - freedom - or the laws of another - slavery. Are you willing to become slaves? Will you give up your freedom, your life and your property without a single struggle?
- I think the first duty of society is justice. Alexander Hamilton.
- There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism. Alexander Hamilton.
- It's not tyranny we desire; it's a just, limited, federal government. Alexander Hamilton.
- The nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master and deserves one. Alexander Hamilton.
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A national debt, if it is not excessive, will be to us a national blessing.I feel the deepest affliction at the news we have just received at the loss of our dear and inestimable friend Laurens. His career of virtue is at end. How strangely are human affairs conducted, th...It has been observed that a pure democracy if it were practicable would be the most perfect government. Experience has proved that no position is more false than this. The ancient democracies in wh...Here, sir, the people govern; here they act by their immediate representatives.Constitutions should consist only of general provisions; the reason is that they must necessarily be permanent, and that they cannot calculate for the possible change of things.Unless your government is respectable, foreigners will invade your rights; and to maintain tranquillity you must be respectable; even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government.For my own part, I sincerely esteem it a system which without the finger of God, never could have been suggested and agreed upon by such a diversity of interests.
He stands at the front rank of a generation never surpassed in history, but whose countrymen seem to have never duly recognized his splendid gifts.
- "Why do you write like you're running out of time?" — Eliza Hamilton.
- "History is entirely created by the person who tells the story." — Lin-Manuel Miranda.
- "I'll give him this: His financial system is a work of genius. I couldn't undo it if I tried. And I tried." — Thomas Jefferson.
- "I imagine death so much it feels more like a memory. Is this where it gets me, on my feet, several feet ahead of me? I see it coming, do I run or fire my gun or let it be?
We have collected quotes by Alexander Hamilton which will help you understand the significance of revolting against odds. Read on the inspiring quotes and thoughts by Alexander Hamilton which have been excerpted from his writings, letters, work, books and essays.
Alexander Hamilton was the principal author of the Federalist Papers, and in this list, we’re bringing you quotes that focus on just that—plus a little bit more about liberty, rights, and development.
War & Peace. Alexander Hamilton warns of the danger to civil society and liberty from a standing army since “the military state becomes elevated above the civil” (1787) Full Quote. Class. Alexander Hamilton on the Civil Balance of Power. Full Quote. Money & Banking. Alexander Hamilton on the Constitutionality of a National Bank. Full Quote.
