Alexander Hamilton Quote - Why has government been instituted at all? Because the passions of man will not conform to the dictates of reason and justice without constraint.

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Why has government been instituted at all? Because the passions of man will not conform to the dictates of reason and justice without constraint.

"Why has government been instituted at all? Because the passions of man will not conform to the dictates of reason and justice without constraint."

— Alexander Hamilton

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Author: Alexander Hamilton
Category: Government
Tags: Government Justice Man Passion Reason

Meaning of this quote

Government is justified as a restraint on harmful human impulses.

Key takeaway: Consider both safeguards and limits on institutional power.

Who actually said this?

Attributed author: Alexander Hamilton

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