The militia is a voluntary force not associated or under the control of the States except when called out; a permanent or long-standing force would be entirely different in make-up and call.
ALEXANDER HAMILTONReal liberty is neither found in despotism or the extremes of democracy, but in moderate governments.
More Alexander Hamilton Quotes
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Men are rather reasoning than reasonable animals, for the most part governed by the impulse of passion.
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Real liberty is neither found in despotism or the extremes of democracy, but in moderate governments.
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Hard words are very rarely useful. Real firmness is good for every thing. Strut is good for nothing.
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An avaricious man might be tempted to betray the interests of the state for the acquisition of wealth.
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I have thought it my duty to exhibit things as they are, not as they ought to be.
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Safety from external danger is the most powerful director of national conduct.
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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.
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Here, sir, the people govern; here they act by their immediate representatives.
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The constitution shall never be construed, to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms.
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Why has government been instituted at all? Because the passions of man will not conform to the dictates of reason and justice without constraint.
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Vigor of government is essential to the security of liberty.
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The masses are asses.
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A powerful, victorious ally is yet another name for master.
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There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.
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You should not have taken advantage of my sensibility to steal into my affections without my consent.
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