Written by Frank Li
Among America’s Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton had perhaps the most enduring vision for America (Vision for America: Alexander Hamilton vs. Thomas Jefferson).
So, having listened to Winston Churchill, Ronald Reagan, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Confucius, Aristotle, Sun Tzu, Plato, Mencius, and Socrates, let’s listen to Alexander Hamilton, shall we?
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1. Quote #1
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.
He meant: “We the People,” Really?
2. Quote #2
Real liberty is neither found in despotism or the extremes of democracy, but in moderate governments.
He meant: American democracy is too extreme. For more, read: End of Democracy?
3. Quote #3
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.
He meant: Today, should we solve the problem of gun violence the same way as we solved the problem of slavery some 150 years ago? For more, read: America: Guns vs. Slavery.
4. Quote #4
Why has government been instituted at all? Because the passions of man will not conform to the dictates of reason and justice without constraint.
He meant: Self-governing = Self-serving.
5. Quote #5
When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation.
He meant: What’s The Real Cost of The Iraq War?
6. Quote #6
Unless your government is respectable, foreigners will invade your rights; and to maintain tranquility, it must be respectable – even to observe neutrality, you must have a strong government.
He meant: No country has ever endured, without a strong government. Unfortunately, many Americans view their government as the enemy, for reasons not totally invalid …
For more, read: Vision for America: Alexander Hamilton vs. Thomas Jefferson.
7. Quote #7
Safety from external danger is the most powerful director of national conduct. Even the ardent love of liberty will, after a time, give way to its dictates.
He meant: Three informative readings:
- 9/11 Attack vs. Pearl Harbor Attack.
- 9/11: Remembered in America, But Not Understood!
- The Evil Military-Industrial Complex.
8. Quote #8
A national debt, if it is not excessive, will be to us a national blessing.
He meant: At $20 trillion and growing, our national debt is out of control, totally! For more, read: Is America the New Rome and Greece?
9. Quote #9
It’s not tyranny we desire; it’s a just, limited, federal government.
He meant: Read the image below.
10. Quote #10
The nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master and deserves one.
He meant: Is Donald Trump a God?
Now, please sit back and enjoy the long video below.
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