Alexander Hamilton Quote - Safety from external danger is the most powerful director of national conduct. Even the ardent love of liberty will, after a time, give way to its dictates.

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Safety from external danger is the most powerful director of national conduct. Even the ardent love of liberty will, after a time, give way to its dictates.

"Safety from external danger is the most powerful director of national conduct. Even the ardent love of liberty will, after a time, give way to its dictates."

— Alexander Hamilton

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Author: Alexander Hamilton
Category: Cautionary
Tags: Cautionary Concerned Freedom Power Security

Meaning of this quote

External threats can become so influential that people surrender freedoms for safety.

Key takeaway: Evaluate emergency measures alongside their effects on liberty.

Origin of the quote

The Federalist No. 8.

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Attributed author: Alexander Hamilton

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