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“There is nothing absurd or impracticable in the idea of a league or alliance between independent nations for certain defined purposes precisely stated in a treaty regulating all the details of time, place, circumstance, and quantity; leaving nothing to future discretion; and depending for its…” quote by Alexander Hamilton
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“There is nothing absurd or impracticable in the idea of a league or alliance between independent nations for certain defined purposes precisely stated in a treaty regulating all the details of time, place, circumstance, and quantity; leaving nothing to future discretion; and depending for its execution on the good faith of the parties.”

Alexander Hamilton

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A detailed treaty should specify all conditions to avoid future ambiguity.

In simple terms: Specify all details in agreements.

Key Takeaway

Draft thorough contracts.

Themes

law treaties precision

Mood

analytical cautious

Type

historical political

When to use this quote

  • international negotiations
  • business contracts
  • policy making

Key Concepts

political theory legal drafting

Questions to Reflect On

  • How much detail is enough in a pact?
  • When should discretion be allowed?
A Different Perspective

Over‑specification can limit flexibility.

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