Alexander Hamilton
To model our political system upon speculations of lasting tranquility, is to calculate on the weaker springs of the human character.
-Alexander Hamilton
I have carefully examined the evidences of the Christian religion, and if I was sitting as a juror upon its authenticity I would unhesitatingly give my verdict in its favor. I can prove its truth as clearly as any proposition ever submitted to the mind of man.
-Alexander Hamilton
I have a tender reliance on the mercy of the Almighty, through the merits of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am a sinner. I look to him for mercy;pray for me.
-Alexander Hamilton
(Dying words)
The best we can hope for concerning the people at large is that they be properly armed.
-Alexander Hamilton
(The Federalist Papers at 184-188)
... but if circumstances should at any time oblige the government to form an army of any magnitude, that army can never be formidable to the liberties of the people, while there is a large body of citizens, little if at all inferior to them in discipline and use of arms, who stand ready to defend their rights ...