3 Alexander Hamilton Quotes on War

Alexander Hamilton quotes on war

12. I have resolved, if our interview is conducted in the usual manner, and it pleases God to give me the opportunity, to reserve and throw away my first fire, and I have thoughts even of reserving my second fire.

32. Let us recollect that peace or war will not always be left to our option; that however moderate or unambitious we may be, we cannot count upon the moderation, or hope to extinguish the ambition of others.

65. When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation.