A nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master… — Alexander Hamilton Quote #40

About this quote

What does it mean?: A nation choosing shame over safety invites tyranny.
In plain terms: If a nation fears danger more than disgrace, it will submit to a master.
What can you take from it?: Pride is essential for national independence.

It frames honor as paramount over survival in some contexts.

I should esteem it the extreme of imprudence to prolong the precarious state of our national affairs, and to expose the Union to the jeopardy of successive exp…
Permalink to quote #39
A promise must never be broken.
Permalink to quote #41
The system, though it may not be perfect in every part, is, upon the whole, a good one; is the best that the present views and circumstances of the country wil…
Permalink to quote #38

We love the indomitable bellicose patriotism that sets you apart; we love the national pride that guides your muscularly courageous race; we love the potent in…
Filippo Tommaso MarinettiFilippo Tommaso Marinetti quote #1
Like an armed warrior, like a plumed knight, James G. Blaine marched down the halls of the American Congress and threw his shining lance full and fair against …
Robert G. IngersollRobert G. Ingersoll quote #5
O brave flag, O bright flag, O flag to lead the free! The glory of thy silver stars, Engrailed in blue above the bars Of red for courage, white for truth, Has …
Henry van DykeHenry van Dyke quote #10