“When occasions present themselves, in which the interests of the people are at variance with their inclinations, it is the duty of the persons whom they have appointed to be the guardians of those interests, to withstand the temporary delusion, in order to give them time and opportunity for more cool and sedate reflection.”
Quote by Alexander Hamilton
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The Federalist: With Letters of Brutus
This book is a compilation of essays and letters that delve into the debate over the ratification of the United States Constitution. It includes the influential essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, collectively known as The Federalist Papers, as well as responses from a fictional character named Brutus, offering a dissenting viewpoint. more
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Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was a Founding Father of the United States, born on January 11, 1757, and died on July 12, 1804. He played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War and was instrumental in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. As the first Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton promoted fiscal stability and economic growth, establishing the First Bank of the United States and proposing solutions for federal debt. His ideas and policies had a profound impact on the early political and economic development of the United States. more
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