Alexander Hamilton Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Men often oppose a thing merely because they have had no agency in planning it, or because it may have been planned by those whom they dislike.”

“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 determine right.”

“The nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master and deserves one.”

“Learn to think continentally.”

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

“Unless your government is respectable, foreigners will invade your rights; and to maintain tranquillity, it must be respectable - even to observe neutrality, you must have a strong government.”

“It is the advertiser who provides the paper for the subscriber. It is not to be disputed, that the publisher of a newspaper in this country, without a very exhaustive advertising support, would receive less reward for his labor than the humblest mechanic.”

“Safety from external danger is the most powerful director of national conduct. Even the ardent love of liberty will, after a time, give way to its dictates.”

“A promise must never be broken.”

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