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.
ALEXANDER HAMILTONBest of wives and best of women.
More Alexander Hamilton Quotes
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In the general course of human nature, A power over a man’s subsistence amounts to a power over his will.
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The voice of the people has been said to be the voice of God; and, however generally this maxim has been quoted and believed, it is not true to fact. The people are turbulent and changing, they seldom judge or determine right.
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Nature of war to increase the executive at the expense of the legislative authority.
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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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There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.
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A powerful, victorious ally is yet another name for master.
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Vigor of government is essential to the security of liberty.
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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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Men are reasoning rather than reasonable animals.
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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 nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master, and deserves one.
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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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A well adjusted person is one who makes the same mistake twice without getting nervous.
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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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