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Last Quotes by Alexander Hamilton
- In all general questions which become the subjects of discussion, there are always some truths mixed with falsehoods. I confess, there is danger where men…
- Government is frequently and aptly classed under two descriptions-a government of force, and a government of laws; the first is the definition of despotism-the last,…
- It equally proves, that though individual oppression may now and then proceed from the courts of justice, the general liberty of the people can never…
- If it were to be asked, What is the most sacred duty and the greatest source of our security in a Republic? The answer would…
- The instrument by which it [government] must act are either the AUTHORITY of the laws or FORCE. If the first be destroyed, the last must…
- And it proves, in the last place, that liberty can have nothing to fear from the judiciary alone, but would have everything to fear from…
- It is one thing to be subordinate to the laws, and another [for the Executive] to be dependent on the legislative body. The first comports…
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