When avarice takes the lead in a state, it is commonly the forerunner of its fall.
ALEXANDER HAMILTONReal liberty is neither found in despotism or the extremes of democracy, but in moderate governments.
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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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Here, sir, the people govern; here they act by their immediate representatives.
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The kindred blood which flows in the veins of American citizens, the mingled blood which they have shed in defense of their sacred rights, consecrate their Union, and excite horror at the idea of their becoming aliens, rivals, enemies.
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A national debt, if it is not excessive, will be to us a national blessing.
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Caution and investigation are a necessary armor against error and imposition.
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Cold in my professions, warm in my friendships, I wish, my Dear Laurens, it might be in my power, by action rather than words, to convince you that I love you.
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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.
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Dangerous ambition more often lurks behind the specious mask of zeal for the rights of the people than under the forbidden appearance of zeal for the firmness and efficiency of government.
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There are approximately 1,010,300 words in the English language, but I could never string enough words together to properly express how much I want to hit you with a chair. (Alexander Hamilton, to Thomas Jefferson)
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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.
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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.
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Real liberty is neither found in despotism or the extremes of democracy, but in moderate governments.
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Experience is the oracle of truth; and where its responses are unequivocal, they ought to be conclusive and sacred.
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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.
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Best of wives and best of women.
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