There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.
ALEXANDER HAMILTON
A national debt, if it is not excessive, will be to us a national blessing.
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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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An avaricious man might be tempted to betray the interests of the state for the acquisition of wealth.
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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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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.
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A powerful, victorious ally is yet another name for master.
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When avarice takes the lead in a state, it is commonly the forerunner of its fall.
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Government implies the power of making laws. It is essential to the idea of a law, that it be attended with a sanction; or, in other words, a penalty or punishment for disobedience.
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A national debt, if it is not excessive, will be to us a national blessing.
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If we must have an enemy at the head of government, let it be one whom we can oppose, and for whom we are not responsible.
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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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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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The pains taken to preserve peace include a proportional responsibility that equal pains be taken to be prepared for war.
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The art of reading is to skip judiciously.
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The best we can hope for concerning the people at large is that they be properly armed.
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Safety from external danger is the most powerful director of national conduct.
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All communities divide themselves into the few and the many. The first are the rich and well-born, the other the mass of the people.
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