Alexander Hamilton

It’s not tyranny we desire; it’s a just, limited, federal government.
Alexander Hamilton

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

In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men the great difficulty lies in this: You must first enable the government to control the governed, and in the next place, oblige it to control itself.
Alexander Hamilton

In the main it will be found that a power over a man’s support (salary) is a power over his will
Alexander Hamilton

You should not have taken advantage of my sensibility to steal into my affections without my consent.
Alexander Hamilton

The great leading objects of the federal government, in which revenue is concerned, are to maintain domestic peace, and provide for the common defense.
Alexander Hamilton