The sacred rights of mankind are not to be rummaged for, among old parchments, or musty records. They are written, as with a sun beam in the whole volume of human nature, by the hand of the divinity itself; and can never be erased or obscured by mortal power.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Attributed to Alexander Hamilton
I have not bothered to verify the source of this quote. Whether or not Hamilton actually said this, though, the sentiments are exquisite:
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Hamilton is probably my least favorite Founding Father. A lot of the current state of partisan politics can be laid squarely at Hamilton’s feet (and also at the feet of Madison & Jefferson for their reactions to Hamilton).
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