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.
ALEXANDER HAMILTONThere is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.
More Alexander Hamilton Quotes
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Those who stand for nothing fall for everything.
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Real liberty is neither found in despotism or the extremes of democracy, but in moderate governments.
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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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Happy will it be if our choice should be directed by a judicious estimate of our true interests, unperplexed and unbiased by considerations not connected with the public good.
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The rights of neutrality will only be respected, when they are defended by an adequate power. A nation, despicable by its weakness, forfeits even the privilege of being neutral.
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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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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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Men are reasoning rather than reasonable animals.
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Give all the power to the many, they will oppress the few. Give all the power to the few, they will oppress the many.
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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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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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Vigor of government is essential to the security of liberty.
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I always feel how necessary you are to me. But when you are absent, I become still more sensible of it and look around in vain for that satisfaction which you alone can bestow.
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A powerful, victorious ally is yet another name for master.
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