Alexander Hamilton

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

“A national debt, if it is not excessive, will be to us a national blessing.”

“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.”

“There are seasons in every country when noise and impudence pass current for worth; and in popular commotions especially, the clamors of interested and factious men are often mistaken for patriotism.”

“Real liberty is neither found in despotism or the extremes of democracy, but in moderate governments.”

“Why has government been instituted at all? Because the passions of men will not conform to the dictates of reason and justice, without constraint.”