Alexander Hamilton Quote - Happy it is when the interest which the government has in the preservation of its own power, coincides with a proper distribution of the public burthens, and tends to guard the least wealthy part of the community from oppression!

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Happy it is when the interest which the government has in the preservation of its own power, coincides with a proper distribution of the public burthens, and tends to guard the least wealthy part of the community from oppression!

"Happy it is when the interest which the government has in the preservation of its own power, coincides with a proper distribution of the public burthens, and tends to guard the least wealthy part of the community from oppression!"

— Alexander Hamilton

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Author: Alexander Hamilton
Category: Community
Tags: Community Government Happiness Hopeful Oppression

Meaning of this quote

Public power is praised when its interests align with fair distribution of burdens.

Key takeaway: Ask who bears the cost of a policy.

Who actually said this?

Attributed author: Alexander Hamilton

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