Alexander Hamilton Quotes for Leaders
Alexander Hamilton was one of the founding fathers of the United States. He was a proponent of a strong Federal government and was instrumental in developing and ratifying the US Constitution.
Hamilton was killed in a duel with Aaron Burr.
In recent years, Alexander Hamilton’s story has been told on the Broadway stage. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s production was spectacular.
In this article, you’ll find wisdom for leaders from Hamilton. These quotes by Alexander Hamilton provide insight into leadership, human relationships, and power.
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Those who stand for nothing fall for everything.
Alexander Hamilton
Men are reasoning rather than reasonable animals.
Alexander Hamilton
I never expect a perfect work from an imperfect man.
Alexander Hamilton
Opinion, whether well or ill founded, is the governing principle of human affairs.
Alexander Hamilton
I have thought it my duty to exhibit things as they are, not as they ought to be.
Alexander Hamilton
Hard words are very rarely useful. Real firmness is good for everything. Strut is good for nothing.
Alexander Hamilton
There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.
Alexander Hamilton
Experience is the oracle of truth; and where its responses are unequivocal, they ought to be conclusive and sacred.
Alexander Hamilton
Ambition without principle never was long under the guidance of good sense.
Alexander Hamilton
Caution and investigation are a necessary armor against error and imposition.
Alexander Hamilton
When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation.
Alexander Hamilton
In the main it will be found that a power over a man’s support (salary) is a power over his will.
Alexander Hamilton
Give all the power to the many, they will oppress the few. Give all the power to the few, they will oppress the many.
Alexander Hamilton
Men often oppose a thing merely because they have had no agency in planning it, or because it may have been planned by those whom they dislike.
Alexander Hamilton
No character, however upright, is a match for constantly reiterated attacks, however false.
Alexander Hamilton
We must make the best of those ills which cannot be avoided.
Alexander Hamilton
As riches increase and accumulate in few hands . . . the tendency of things will be to depart from the republican standard.
Alexander Hamilton
A fondness for power is implanted in most men, and it is natural to abuse it when acquired.
Alexander Hamilton
The love for our native land strengthens our individual and national character.
Alexander Hamilton
It is just observation that the people commonly intend the Public Good.
Alexander Hamilton
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