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If we still will adhere to the design of a national government, or, which is the same thing, of a superintending power, under the direction of a common council, we must resolve to incorporate into our plan those ingredients which may be considered as forming the characteristic difference between a league and a government; we must extend the authority of the Union to the persons of the citizens,—the only proper objects of government.
- Alexander Hamilton
Of all the cares or concerns of government, the direction of war most peculiarly demands those qualities which distinguish the exercise of power by a single hand.
- Alexander Hamilton
A turbulent faction in a State may easily suppose itself able to contend with the friends to the government in that State; but it can hardly be so infatuated as to imagine itself a match for the combined efforts of the Union. If this reflection be just, there is less danger of resistance from irregular combinations of individuals to the authority of the Confederacy than to that of a single member.
- Alexander Hamilton
Some are displeased with it, not on account of any errors or defects in it, but because, as the treaties, when made, are to have the force of laws, they should be made only by men invested with legislative authority. These gentlemen seem not to consider that the judgments of our courts, and the commissions constitutionally given by our governor, are as valid and as binding on all persons whom they concern, as the laws passed by our legislature
- Alexander Hamilton
My mom was very strict. She didn't let me watch anything rated R or anything with cussing.
- Kevin Hart
If any come to my house to be instructed in the ways of God what rule have I to put them away? Do you think it not lawful for me to teach women and why do you call me to teach the court?
- Anne Hutchinson
A weak point of mine was maybe little resolve in governing and making decisions.
- Pope Benedict XVI
A lot of people think that they are leaders just because they have been placed in charge of something - and you're not.
- Shonda Rhimes
When I looked very closely to the Bible and to Jesus, this Christ who came, I discovered something awesome. I discovered that when He's first, then He places me in a second position that's above the class that I was given by other men.
- Tony Evans
I am a coach on the outside of the establishment and that works.
- Linford Christie
Reverence the deacons as you would the command of God.
- Ignatius of Antioch
No one need think that the world can be ruled without blood. The civil sword shall and must be red and bloody.
- Andrew Jackson