3 Quotes About Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and a prominent lawyer, statesman and inventor. He was an aide and favorite of George Washington and served on the Revolutionary War and the Federalist-controlled New York legislature. As Treasury Secretary under Thomas Jefferson, Hamilton was involved in many of the major decisions affecting the young country during its early years. For this he has been criticized for his ambition and conflicts with Jefferson and Aaron Burr Read more

Hamilton died in a duel with Aaron Burr in 1804. These are some great quotable quotes by Alexander Hamilton that describe what it means to be a good American, a good man, and a good friend:

[BURR]I am the one thing in life I can control.
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[BURR]I am the one thing in life I can control. LinManuel Miranda
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My wife's the reason anything gets done, she nudges me towards promise by degrees. She is a perfect symphony of one our son is her most beautiful reprise. We chase the melodies that seem to find us until they're finished songs and start to play. When senseless acts of tragedy remind us that nothing here is promised--not one day. This show is proof that history remembers. We live in times when hate and fear seem stronger. We rise and fall and light from dying embers--remembrances that hope and love last longer. And love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love cannot be killed or swept aside. I sing Vanessa's symphony. Eliza tells her story. Now, fill the world with music, love, and pride. LinManuel Miranda