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

Quote by Alexander Hamilton

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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...

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...

In the general course of human nature, A power over a man's subsistence amounts to...

In the general course of human nature, A power over a man's subsistence amounts to...

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government.

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong 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...

I think the first duty of society is justice

I think the first duty of society is justice

When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation.

When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation.

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

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

Nobody expects to trust his body overmuch after the age of fifty.

Nobody expects to trust his body overmuch after the age of fifty.

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

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

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

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

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

Learn to think continentally.

Learn to think continentally.

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....

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.

Man is a reasoning rather than a reasonable animal.

Man is a reasoning rather than a reasonable animal.

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...

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...

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)...

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

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