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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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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In the main it will be found that a power over a mans support (salary) is a power over his will. – Alexander Hamilton

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As our enemies have found we can reason like men, so now let us show them we can fight like men also. – Thomas Jefferson

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Men, who are rogues individually, are in the mass very honorable people. – Charles de Secondat

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Ive only slept with men Ive been married to. How many women can make that claim? – Elizabeth Taylor

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Men tire themselves in pursuit of rest. – Laurence Sterne

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