The best Quotes by Alexander Hamilton

The best Quotes by Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton (January 11, 1755, or 1757 - July 12, 1804) was an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first Secretary of Treasury from 1789 to 1795 during George Washington's presidency.

I think the first duty of society is justice.
A well adjusted person is one who makes the same mistake twice without getting nervous.
A promise must never be broken.
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I never expect to see a perfect work from an imperfect man.
There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.

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It is better to be alone than in bad company.
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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
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True friendship is a plant of slow growth.
George Washington (First US-President) - 15. Januar 1783
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The fate of unborn millions will now depend, under God, on the courage and conduct of this army. Our cruel and unrelenting enemy leaves us only the choice of brave resistance, or the most abject submission. We have, therefore, to resolve to conquer or die.
George Washington - 27. August 1776 - before the Battle of Long Island
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It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth.
Some day, following the example of the United States of America, there will be a United States of Europe.
To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.
If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
Democratical States must always feel before they can see: it is this that makes their Governments slow, but the people will be right at last.
To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.
George Washington (First US-President) - January 8th 1790
Father of Mercies, take me to Thyself.
George Washington - December 14th 1799
The injuries we have received from the British nation were so unprovoked, and have been so great and so many, that they can never be forgotten.
If they don’t reach a peace, that’s alright
Time to get some pistols and a doctor on site
Hamilton - 10 Duel Commandments
Dying is easy, young man. Living is harder.
Hamilton - Right Hand Man
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Raise a glass to freedom
Something they can never take away
Hamilton - The Story Of Tonight
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If you stand for nothing, Burr, what'll you fall for?
Hamilton - Aaron Burr, Sir
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Justice comes from vengeance but justice only breeds more vengeance.
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Do not seek revenge and call it justice.
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Elrond: "You're making that promise very difficult to keep."
Galadriel: "Were it easy, it would not require trust."
I am someone who tells the truth, I don't make promises I can't keep.
You are imperfect, permanently and inevitably flawed. And you are beautiful.
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Imperfections make someone perfect to me.
If you see German soldiers, don't panic. They are here to help.
Donald Tusk (about German soldiers helping with floodings in Poland) - September 2024

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