Alexander Hamilton Quotes (65 quotes)
![]() | “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.” ―Alexander Hamilton Source/Notes: Elliot's Debates, volume 2, p. 364. (1788-07-28) |
![]() | “Here, sir, the people govern; here they act by their immediate representatives.” ―Alexander Hamilton Source/Notes: At New York convention on adoption of federal Constitution, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., on 27 June 1788. |
![]() | “In politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword. Heresies in either can rarely be cured by persecution.” ―Alexander Hamilton Source/Notes: The Federalist Papers (17871788) |
![]() | “In the usual progress of things, the necessities of a nation in every stage of its existence will be found at least equal to its resources.” ―Alexander Hamilton Source/Notes: The Federalist Papers (17871788) |
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Alexander Hamilton
Born: January 11, 1757
Died: July 12, 1804 (aged 47)
Nationality: American
Occupation: Politician
Bio: Alexander Hamilton was a Founding Father, soldier, economist, political philosopher, one of America's first constitutional lawyers and the first United States Secretary of the Treasury.
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