4 Times Alexander Hamilton Hit the Nail on the Head

Before his name was immortalized in the oh-so-popular musical or his likeness graced the reverse side of our ten dollar bill, Alexander Hamilton made a name for himself as Washington’s Aide-De-Camp in the American revolution, penned several of the Federalist papers, and served as the first Secretary of the Treasury.

The founding father was born on this day in either 1755 or 1777 (no one knows for sure which year is accurate). To commemorate his birthday, we’ve collected a few of his quotes that still resonate with patriots today. Which is your favorite? Let us know!

 

“Remember civil and religious liberty always go together: if the foundation of the one be sapped, the other will fall of course.”

“The best we can hope for concerning the people at large is that they be properly armed.”

“Give all the power to the many, they will oppress the few. Give all the power to the few, they will oppress the many.”

“When a government betrays the people by amassing too much power and becoming tyrannical, the people have no choice but to exercise their original right of self-defense — to fight the government.”