Alexander Hamilton Quote - An avaricious man might be tempted to betray the interests of the state for the acquisition of wealth.

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An avaricious man might be tempted to betray the interests of the state for the acquisition of wealth.

"An avaricious man might be tempted to betray the interests of the state for the acquisition of wealth."

— Alexander Hamilton

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Author: Alexander Hamilton
Category: Cautionary
Tags: Cautionary Loyalty Man Rich

Meaning of this quote

Private greed can create incentives to betray public interests.

Key takeaway: Recognize and constrain conflicts of interest.

Who actually said this?

Attributed author: Alexander Hamilton

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