It is by far the safer course to lay [considerations of the future] altogether aside; and to confine our attention wholly to the nature and extent of the powers as they are delineated in the constitution. Everything beyond this, must… — Alexander Hamilton Copy Share Image
![“It is by far the safer course to lay [considerations of the future] altogether aside; and to confine our attention wholly to the nature and extent of the powers as they are delineated in the constitution. Everything beyond this, must be left to the prudence and firmness of the people; who, as they…” quote by Alexander Hamilton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e78/alexander-hamilton-619_attention_it-is-by-far-the-safer-course-to-lay-con_1083363.jpg)