Advantage Quote by Alexander Hamilton
“When you assemble from your several counties in the Legislature, were every member to be guided only by the apparent interest of his county, government would be impracticable. There must be a perpetual accomodation and sacrifice of local advantage to general expediency.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Federalist Papers, No. 78, 1788
Legislative members must sacrifice local interests for the greater good, ensuring functional governance.
In simple terms: Local bias must yield to national needs.
Key Takeaway
Put common good above personal gain.
Themes
politics
compromise
governance
Mood
thoughtful
serious
reflective
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- parliamentary debates
- policy drafting
- community planning
- national crises
Key Concepts
federalism
public interest
collective decision‑making
Questions to Reflect On
- What sacrifices are needed for effective leadership?
- How can local voices be heard in national decisions?
A Different Perspective
Local needs may be ignored, causing dissent.
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