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
Power over a man's subsistence is power over his will. Alexander Hamilton manpowersubsistence Change image and share on social
The sacred rights of mankind are not to be rummaged for among old parchments or musty records. They are written, as with a sunbeam, in the whole volume of human nature, by the hand of the divinity itself; and can never be erased. Alexander Hamilton divinityerasehand 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
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
Real liberty is neither found in despotism or the extremes of democracy, but in moderate governments. Alexander Hamilton democracydespotismextreme Change image and share on social
I think the first duty of society is justice. Alexander Hamilton dutyjusticesociety Change image and share on social
Nobody expects to trust his body overmuch after the age of fifty. Alexander Hamilton agebodyexpect Change image and share on social
There are seasons in every country when noise and impudence pass current for worth; and in popular commotions especially, the clamors of interested and factious men are often mistaken for patriotism. Alexander Hamilton clamorcommotioncountry Change image and share on social
