7 Quotes About Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton was an American statesman and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was an avid supporter of the United States Constitution, as well as the father of Alexander Hamilton, who became George Washington’s third Vice President. He played a key role in the early days of the United States and had a notable influence on economic and governmental policy by writing and advocating for Pres

[HAMILTON]I imagine death so much it feels more like a...
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[HAMILTON]I imagine death so much it feels more like a memory LinManuel Miranda
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I know my sister like I know my own mind, you will never find anyone as trusting or as kind. LinManuel Miranda
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Had I realized while on Earth, " he said, "that Hell was such a delightful place, I should have put more faith in the teachings of religion. As it was, I actually doubted its existence. A foolish error, cherie. I am pleased to say that you have converted me completely."" I, too, " observed Mr. Hamilton, helping himself to wine, "was something of an unbeliever in my time, and while never quite an atheist, like my arch-enemy Jefferson, I was still inclined to look upon Satan as merely a myth. Imagine my satisfaction to find him ruling a monarchy! You know I spent the greater part of my earthly existence fighting Mr. Jefferson and his absurd democratic ideas and now look at the damn country! Run by morons!. Unknown
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On opening night, standing under the Rogers's marquee, [Lin] realized that if Eliza's struggle was the element of Hamilton's story that had inspired him the most, then the show itself was a part of her legacy. Jeremy McCarter
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Serving [Hamilton's] legacy didn't just mean commemorating him, though: It also meant continuing his work. [Eliza] crusaded against slavery, as Hamilton had. And this widow of an orphan helped to found the first private orphanage in New York. That's the real power of a legacy: We tell stories of people who are gone because like any powerful stories, they have the potential to inspire, and to change the world. . Jeremy McCarter
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There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism Alexander Hamilton