Alexander Hamilton
Founding Father, Treasury
Sayings by Alexander Hamilton
The United States is a nation of many different opinions and interests.
Men are naturally ambitious, vindictive, and rapacious.
The only way to have a friend is to be one.
It is not the cause of a few individuals, but of a whole continent.
The world is a tragedy for those who feel, but a comedy for those who think.
The first duty of society is justice.
The best way to preserve the peace is to be prepared for war.
Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity and happiness of the people; and not for the profit, honor, or private interest of any one man, family, or class of men.
Without a debt, there would be no reason for a nation to exist.
I never expect to see a perfect work from imperfect man.
Who talks most about freedom and equality? Is it not those who are in power?
Your people, sir, are a great beast.
A fondness for power is implanted, in most men, and it is natural to abuse it when acquired.