In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place, oblige it to control itself. Alexander Hamilton administercontroldifficulty share on social
It is the advertiser who provides the paper for the subscriber. It is not to be disputed, that the publisher of a newspaper in this country, without a very exhaustive advertising support, would receive less reward for his labor than the humblest mechanic. Alexander Hamilton advertiseadvertisercountry share on social
A well adjusted person is one who makes the same mistake twice without getting nervous. Alexander Hamilton adjustmakemistake Change image and share on social
In politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword. Heresies in either can rarely be cured by persecution. Alexander Hamilton absurdaimcure Change image and share on social
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. Alexander Hamilton calculatechangeconsist Change image and share on social
When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation. Alexander Hamilton bounddrawman Change image and share on social
It's not tyranny we desire; it's a just, limited, federal government. Alexander Hamilton desirefederalgovernment Change image and share on social
Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government. Alexander Hamilton governmentneutralityobserve Change image and share on social
Real firmness is good for anything; strut is good for nothing. Alexander Hamilton firmnessgoodreal Change image and share on social
Safety from external danger is the most powerful director of national conduct. Even the ardent love of liberty will, after a time, give way to its dictates. Alexander Hamilton ardentconductdanger Change image and share on social
