There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.

Quote by Alexander Hamilton

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Here, sir, the people govern; here they act by their immediate representatives.

Here, sir, the people govern; here they act by their immediate representatives.

A promise must never be broken

A promise must never be broken

It is the advertiser who provides the paper for the subscriber. It is not to...

It is the advertiser who provides the paper for the subscriber. It is not to...

It has been frequently remarked that it seems to have been reserved to the people...

It has been frequently remarked that it seems to have been reserved to the people...

If circumstances should at any time oblige the government to form an army of any...

If circumstances should at any time oblige the government to form an army of any...

The voice of the people has been said to be the voice of God; and,...

The voice of the people has been said to be the voice of God; and,...

Men often oppose a thing merely because they have had no agency in planning it,...

Men often oppose a thing merely because they have had no agency in planning it,...

You should not have taken advantage of my sensibility to steal into my affections without...

You should not have taken advantage of my sensibility to steal into my affections without...

" Ah, this is the constitution," he said. "Now, mark my words. So long as...

Constitutions should consist only of general provisions; the reason is that they must necessarily be...

Constitutions should consist only of general provisions; the reason is that they must necessarily be...

Those who stand for nothing fall for anything.

Those who stand for nothing fall for anything.

I think the first duty of society is justice.

I think the first duty of society is justice.

The sacred rights of mankind are not to be rummaged for among old parchments or...

The sacred rights of mankind are not to be rummaged for among old parchments or...

It's not tyranny we desire; it's a just, limited, federal government.

It's not tyranny we desire; it's a just, limited, federal government.

The people are turbulent and changing; they seldom judge or determine right. Give therefore to...

The people are turbulent and changing; they seldom judge or determine right. Give therefore to...

A promise must never be broken.

A promise must never be broken.

I never expect to see a perfect work from an imperfect man.

I never expect to see a perfect work from an imperfect man.

A constitution is, in fact, and must be regarded by judges, as a fundamental law....

A constitution is, in fact, and must be regarded by judges, as a fundamental law....

Our whole constitutional heritage rebels at the thought of giving government the power to control...

Our whole constitutional heritage rebels at the thought of giving government the power to control...

I will not lay down and put this narrow, stubborn agenda ahead of our families,...

I will not lay down and put this narrow, stubborn agenda ahead of our families,...