Alexander Hamilton Quote - An enlightened zeal for the energy and efficiency of government will be stigmatized, as the offspring of a temper fond of despotic power, and hostile to the principles of liberty.

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An enlightened zeal for the energy and efficiency of government will be stigmatized, as the offspring of a temper fond of despotic power, and hostile to the principles of liberty.

"An enlightened zeal for the energy and efficiency of government will be stigmatized, as the offspring of a temper fond of despotic power, and hostile to the principles of liberty."

— Alexander Hamilton

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Author: Alexander Hamilton
Category: Argumentative
Tags: Argumentative Concerned Government Judgment Liberty

Meaning of this quote

Support for effective government may be unfairly portrayed as hostility to liberty.

Key takeaway: Assess an institutional proposal on its actual safeguards and powers.

Origin of the quote

The Federalist No. 1.

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Attributed author: Alexander Hamilton

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