Alexander Hamilton Quote - Let us recollect that peace or war will not always be left to our option; that however moderate or unambitious we may be, we cannot count upon the moderation, or hope to extinguish the ambition of others.

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Let us recollect that peace or war will not always be left to our option; that however moderate or unambitious we may be, we cannot count upon the moderation, or hope to extinguish the ambition of others.

"Let us recollect that peace or war will not always be left to our option; that however moderate or unambitious we may be, we cannot count upon the moderation, or hope to extinguish the ambition of others."

— Alexander Hamilton

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Author: Alexander Hamilton
Category: Cautionary
Tags: Cautionary Peace Realism Security Sober

Meaning of this quote

Peace also depends on other actors, whose ambitions cannot simply be assumed away.

Key takeaway: Combine peaceful intentions with a realistic assessment of external risks.

Origin of the quote

The Federalist No. 34.

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Attributed author: Alexander Hamilton

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