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Particular Quotes by Alexander Hamilton
- The constitution of human nature" teaches us not to expect "that the persons, entrusted with the administration of the affairs of the particular members of…
- To answer the purpose of the adversaries of the Constitution, they ought to prove, not merely that particular provisions in it are not the best,…
- It may be laid down as a general rule, that their confidence in and obedience to a government, will be commonly proportioned to the goodness…
- As on the one hand, the necessity for borrowing in particular emergencies cannot be doubted, so on the other, it is equally evident that to…
- The Spirit of Enterprise, which characterizes the commercial part of America, has left no occasion of displaying itself unimproved. It is not at all probable…
- The truth is that the general genius of a government is all that can be substantially relied upon for permanent effects. Particular provisions, though not…
- There is no part of the administration of government that requires extensive information and a thorough knowledge of the principles of political economy, so much…
- If it be said that the legislative body are themselves the constitutional judges of their own powers, and that the construction they put upon them…
- The interpretation of the laws is the proper and peculiar province of the courts. A constitution is, in fact, and must be regarded by the…
- The complete independence of the courts of justice is peculiarly essential in a limited Constitution. By a limited Constitution, I understand one which contains certain…
- A constitution is, in fact, and must be regarded by judges, as a fundamental law. It therefore belongs to them to ascertain its meaning, as…
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- In TV, and in particular in commercials, you don't really need to explain very much at all - you just say he's… — Rowan Atkinson
- Some kinds of nails, such as those used for defending the soles of coarse shoes, called hobnails, require a particular form of… — Charles Babbage
- We were all flying around up and down the coast near Dunkirk looking for enemy aircraft which seemed also to be milling… — Douglas Bader
- The danger is not that a particular class is unfit to govern: every class is unfit to govern. — Lord Acton
- Personally, I don't choose any particular religion or symbol or group of words or teachings to define me. That's between me and… — Erykah Badu
- I don't have any particular thing I do ritualistically. I do the same thing every day. I get up. Drink a lot… — Erykah Badu
- Dullness in matters of government is a good sign, and not a bad one - in particular, dullness in parliamentary government is… — Walter Bagehot
- If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to foment a rebellion, and will not hold… — Abigail Adams
- In my mind's eye, I visualize how a particular... sight and feeling will appear on a print. If it excites me, there… — Ansel Adams