A nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master, and deserves one.
Alexander HamiltonIt has been frequently remarked, that it seems to have been reserved to the people of this country to decide, by their conduct and example, the important question, whether societies of men are really capable or not, of establishing good government from reflection and choice, or whether they are forever destined to depend, for their political constitutions, on accident and force.
Alexander HamiltonLittle more can reasonably be aimed at with respect to the people at large than to have them properly armed.
Alexander HamiltonThere 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.
Alexander Hamilton