There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism. Alexander Hamilton actbraveryenthusiasm Change image and share on social
Men are rather reasoning than reasonable animals, for the most part governed by the impulse of passion. Alexander Hamilton animalgovernimpulse Change image and share on social
The voice of the people has been said to be the voice of God; and, however generally this maxim has been quoted and believed, it is not true to fact. The people are turbulent and changing, they seldom judge or determine right. Alexander Hamilton believechangedetermine share on social
Here, sir, the people govern; here they act by their immediate representatives. Alexander Hamilton actgovernpeople Change image and share on social
You should not have taken advantage of my sensibility to steal into my affections without my consent. Alexander Hamilton advantageaffectionconsent Change image and share on social
Why has government been instituted at all? Because the passions of man will not conform to the dictates of reason and justice without constraint. Alexander Hamilton conformconstraintdictate Change image and share on social
I never expect to see a perfect work from an imperfect man. Alexander Hamilton expectimperfectman Change image and share on social
The honor of a nation is its life. Alexander Hamilton honorlifenation Change image and share on social
The inquiry constantly is what will please, not what will benefit the people. In such a government there can be nothing but temporary expedient, fickleness, and folly. Alexander Hamilton benefitconstantlyexpedient Change image and share on social
