A promise must never be broken

Quote by Alexander Hamilton

Topics: Commitment Quotes

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.

I think the first duty of society is justice

I think the first duty of society is justice

Real firmness is good for anything; strut is good for nothing

Real firmness is good for anything; strut is good for nothing

In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men the great...

In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men the great...

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,...

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

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

In the usual progress of things, the necessities of a nation in every stage of...

In the usual progress of things, the necessities of a nation in every stage of...

A well adjusted person is one who makes the same mistake twice without getting nervous.

A well adjusted person is one who makes the same mistake twice without getting nervous.

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...

A national debt, if it is not excessive, will be to us a national blessing.

A national debt, if it is not excessive, will be to us a national blessing.

There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in...

There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in...

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government.

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government.

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

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

In the main it will be found that a power over a man's support (salary)...

In the main it will be found that a power over a man's support (salary)...

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...

I think the first duty of society is justice.

I think the first duty of society is justice.

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...

Power over a man's subsistence is power over his will.

Power over a man's subsistence is power over his will.

Because power corrupts, society's demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of...

Because power corrupts, society's demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of...

In order to get power and retain it, it is necessary to love power; but...

In order to get power and retain it, it is necessary to love power; but...