Quote by Alexander Hamilton
In politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making

In politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword. Heresies in either can rarely be cured by persecution. – Alexander Hamilton

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Why has government been instituted at all? Because the passions of man will not conform to the dictates of reason and justice without constraint. – 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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In politics people build whole reputations off of getting one thing right. – Nate Silver

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Anyone who seeks to be involved in politics should join hands with America. – Muqtada al Sadr

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A purely objective viewpoint does not exist in the cosmos or in politics. – Howard Fineman

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When governments become large, voters cannot exercise close oversight, otherwise known as political power. – Maggie Gallagher

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