Here, sir, the people govern; here they act by their immediate representatives. Alexander Hamilton actgovernpeople Change image and share on social
In the usual progress of things, the necessities of a nation in every stage of its existence will be found at least equal to its resources. Alexander Hamilton equalexistencefind 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
To all general purposes we have uniformly been one people, each individual citizen everywhere enjoying the same national rights, privileges, and protection. Alexander Hamilton citizenenjoygeneral Change image and share on social
Unless your government is respectable, foreigners will invade your rights; and to maintain tranquillity, it must be respectable - even to observe neutrality, you must have a strong government. Alexander Hamilton foreignergovernmentinvade Change image and share on social
The nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master and deserves one. Alexander Hamilton dangerdeservedisgrace Change image and share on social
Let us recollect that peace or war will not always be left to our option; that however moderate or unambitious we may be, we cannot count upon the moderation, or hope to extinguish the ambition of others. Alexander Hamilton ambitioncountextinguish 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 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
