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…

Quote by Alexander Hamilton

Topics: Belief Quotes, God Quotes, People Quotes

I think the first duty of society is justice.

I think the first duty of society is justice.

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

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

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 politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by...

In politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by...

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.

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.

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 promise must never be broken.

A promise must never be broken.

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.

I think the first duty of society is justice

I think the first duty of society is justice

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...

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...

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.

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government.

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government.

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)...

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 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...

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...

The new rage is to say that the government is the cause of all our...

The new rage is to say that the government is the cause of all our...

NEW RULE: 'Kidiots' Leave the children behind. At least until they learn something. A new...

NEW RULE: 'Kidiots' Leave the children behind. At least until they learn something. A new...