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 HAMILTONMen of factious tempers, of local prejudices, or of sinister designs, may, by intrigue, by corruption, or by other means, first obtain the suffrages, and then betray the interests, of the people.
More Alexander Hamilton Quotes
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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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There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.
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To all general purposes we have uniformly been one people each individual citizen everywhere enjoying the same national rights, privileges, and protection.
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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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Vigor of government is essential to the security of liberty.
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Nature of war to increase the executive at the expense of the legislative authority.
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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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The honor of a nation is its life.
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We must make the best of those ills which cannot be avoided.
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Safety from external danger is the most powerful director of national conduct.
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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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I have thought it my duty to exhibit things as they are, not as they ought to be.
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If men were angels, no government would be necessary.
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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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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.
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