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Quote by Alexander Hamilton
Constitutions should consist only of general provisions the reason

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

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

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Alexander Hamilton
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When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation. – Alexander Hamilton

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I have accepted fear as a part of life – specifically the fear of change… I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says: turn back. – Erica Jong

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Hip-hop is supposed to uplift and create, to educate people on a larger level and to make a change. – Doug E. Fresh

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Most people already know what theyre doing wrong. When I get them to church I want to tell them that you can change. – Joel Osteen

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Worry is a useless mulling over of things we cannot change. – Peace Pilgrim

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It cast a gloom over the boat, there being no mustard. We ate our beef in silence. – Jerome K. Jerome, Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog), 1889

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We respect opposition to any position or policy. But we believe that the opinion that should prevail and be respected is that of the majority. – King Hussein I

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