Alexander Hamilton

Let us recollect that peace or war will not always be left to our option; that however moderate or unambitious we may be, we cannot count upon the moderation, or hope to extinguish the ambition of others. ”

Nobody expects to trust his body overmuch after the age of fifty. ”

The voice of the people has been said to be the voice of God; and, however generally this maxim has been quoted and believed, it is not true to fact. The people are turbulent and changing, they seldom judge or determine right. ”

There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism. ”

Constitutions should consist only of general provisions; the reason is that they must necessarily be permanent, and that they cannot calculate for the possible change of things. ”

I never expect to see a perfect work from an imperfect man. ”