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Quote by Alexander Hamilton
When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bound

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

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In the general course of human nature, A power over a mans subsistence amounts to a power over his will. – Alexander Hamilton

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Nature
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Little more can reasonably be aimed at, with respect to the people at large, than to have them properly armed and equipped. – Alexander Hamilton

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Gun Control
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The voice of the people has been said to be the voice of God and, however generally this maxim has been quoted and believed, it is not true to fact. The people are turbulent and changing, they seldom judge or determine right. – Alexander Hamilton

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To die for an idea it is unquestionably noble. But how much nobler it would be if men died for ideas that were true! – H. L. Mencken

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I do not wish women to have power over men but over themselves. – Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

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If one were to bring ten of the wisest men in the world together and ask them what was the most stupid thing in existence, they would not be able to discover anything so stupid as astrology. – David Hilbert

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All men have an instinct for conflict: at least, all healthy men. – Hilaire Belloc

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