The Analects of Alexander Hamilton: Alexander Hamilton Quotes

By Sreechinth C

Alexander Hamilton, the first US Secretary of Treasury, is better revered as one of the founding fathers of the States. As the Secretary of treasury, Hamilton was the key in molding the economic policies of not only the inaugural government, but also for its successors. He was vital in the frame work of US Coast Guard, Federalist party and also ‘The New York Post’ news paper. He had a tough role as the first secretary of treasury which was appointed by George Washington, as the country had a perilous financial condition. He formulated the government backed Bank of United States to fund the national debts and new tariffs on imports. He founded the basics of the now strong US economy. Here in the book ‘The Analects of Alexander Hamilton’, we have the largest collection of his quotes...

• Language: English
• Publisher: UB Tech
• Release date: Nov 9, 2018
• ISBN: 9780463599969

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THE ANALECTS OF ALEXANDER HAMILTON

The Analects of Alexander Hamilton

~ Alexander Hamilton Quotes ~

Composer: Sreechinth.C

Cover Image: Public Domain

DEDICATION

This book, "The Analects of Alexander Hamilton" is dedicated in the feet of Almighty.

"This I can venture to advance from a thorough knowledge of him (Hamilton), that there are few men to be found, of his age, who has a more general knowledge than he possesses, and none whose Soul is more firmly engaged in the cause, or who exceeds him in probity and Sterling virtue."

George Washington

TABLE OF Contents

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

WHO WAS HAMILTON?

QUOTES OF ALEXANDER HAMILTON

EXTRAS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Sincerely showing thankfulness to all those who participated and supported directly and indirectly in the release of this book.

WHO WAS HAMILTON?

Alexander Hamilton, the first US Secretary of Treasury, is better revered as one of the founding fathers of the States. As the Secretary of treasury, Hamilton was the key in molding the economic policies of not only the inaugural government, but also for its successors. He was vital in the frame work of US Coast Guard, Federalist Party and also ‘The New York Post’ news paper.

Though uncertain about the exact date, Hamilton was born in British West Indies. Since orphaned in an early age, he had a troublesome childhood. But the talented and determined Hamilton completed the graduation with the help of some wealthy people around there. Being influenced by the revolution, he joined the military and soon became the right hand of the Commander In Chief, George Washington. He was one among the prominent personalities who led the revolution to a success. In the post war Congress of Confederation, he got elected as a representative. He had a tough role as the first secretary of treasury which was appointed by George Washington, as the country had a perilous financial condition.

Hamilton was the key in persuading the Congress to held the Philadelphia Convention and became the decisive member of Washington Government in the economic policies. He formulated the government backed Bank of United States to fund the national debts and new tariffs on imports. The controversial tax imposed on whiskey and his liberal economic relations with Britain created a rift between Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. This led the formation of Federalist Party which was mainly backed by bankers and businessmen. Being skeptical about the policies of President Adams, Hamilton opposed his re-election. In the next presidential Electoral College, he preferred his ideological opponent Thomas Jefferson to Aaron Burr. The rivalry between Hamilton and Burr got worsened as he again campaigned against Burr for the New York governorship. The infuriated Burr challenged him for a duel in which Hamilton got fatally wounded. He succumbed to death the next day on July 12, 1804.

QUOTES OF ALEXANDER HAMILTON

Every act of a delegated authority, contrary to the tenor of the commission under which it is exercised, is void. No legislative act, therefore, contrary to the Constitution, can be valid. To deny this, would be to affirm, that the deputy is greater than his principal; that the servant is above his master; that the representatives of the people are superior to the people themselves; that men acting by virtue of powers, may do not only what their powers do not authorize, but what they forbid.

The Judicial Branch may truly be said to have neither FORCE nor WILL, but merely judgment; and must ultimately depend upon the aid of the executive arm even for the efficacy of its judgments.

The president has no particle of spiritual jurisdiction.

Would they not fear that citizens not less tenacious than conscious of their rights would flock from the remotest extremes of their respective states to the places of election, to overthrow their tyrants, and to substitute men who would be disposed to avenge the violated majesty of the people?

The only distinction between freedom and slavery consists in this: In the former state a man is governed by the laws to which he has given his consent, either in person or by his representative; in the latter, he is governed by the will of another. In the one case, his life and property are his own; in the other, they depend upon the pleasure of his master. It is easy to discern which of these two states is preferable.

The only constitutional exception to the power of making treaties is that it shall not change the Constitution. On natural principles, a treaty, which should manifestly betray or sacrifice primary interests of the state, would be null.

No character, however upright, is a match for constantly reiterated attacks, however false.

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