;
Famous Quotes,
Proverbs, and Sayings
Proverbs, and Sayings
Alexander Hamilton Quotes (65 quotes)
 | Source/Notes: Letter to Robert Morris (1781-04-30) |
|
| “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) |
| Source/Notes: The works of Alexander Hamilton: containing his correspondence, and his political and official writings, exclusive of the Federalist, civil and military (1851 edition) |
| “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) |
If you know some quotes that would be a good fit here, send us a note!
Picture Source: Wikimedia Commons
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.
Popular Topics
Quote of the day
“Economics is a very dangerous science.”
