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
The honor of a nation is its life. Alexander Hamilton honorlifenation 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
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
A well adjusted person is one who makes the same mistake twice without getting nervous. Alexander Hamilton adjustmakemistake Change image and share on social
