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Happiness Quote by Alexander Hamilton

“Now, mark my words. So long as we are a young and virtuous people, this instument will bind us together in mutual interests, mutual welfare, and mutual happiness. But when we become old and corrupt, it will bind no longer.” quote by Alexander Hamilton
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“Now, mark my words. So long as we are a young and virtuous people, this instument will bind us together in mutual interests, mutual welfare, and mutual happiness. But when we become old and corrupt, it will bind no longer.”

Alexander Hamilton

About This Quote

Source Speech: Federalist Papers, 1788

The bond of a virtuous youth unites people, but corruption erodes that unity.

In simple terms: Youthful virtue binds; corruption breaks.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate virtue to sustain unity.

Themes

virtue unity corruption society

Mood

reflective serious

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • political leadership
  • community building
  • ethical education

Key Concepts

Social contract moral decay

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can institutions preserve virtue?
  • What safeguards prevent corruption?
A Different Perspective

Even virtuous people may fail without structures.

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