Alexander Hamilton

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The sacred rights of mankind are not to be rummaged for among old parchments or musty records. They are written, as with a sunbeam, in the whole volume of human nature, by the hand of the divinity itself and can never be erased.

Alexander Hamilton

nature

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

Alexander Hamilton

nature

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

Alexander Hamilton

nature

Those who stand for nothing fall for anything.

Alexander Hamilton

politics

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 Hamilton

politics

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

Alexander Hamilton

power

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

Alexander Hamilton

power

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

Alexander Hamilton

power

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 Hamilton

religion

I think the first duty of society is justice.

Alexander Hamilton

society

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