"There are certain social principles in human nature, from which we may draw the most solid conclusions with respect to the conduct of individuals and of communities. We love our families more than our neighbors; we love our neighbors more than our countrymen in general. The human affections, like solar heat, lose their intensity as they depart from the centre... On these principles, the attachment of the individual will be first and for ever secured by the State governments. They will be a mutual protection and support." --Alexander Hamilton, speech at the New York Ratifying Convention, 1788 You have received this email because you are subscribed to Founder's Quote Daily, a service of The Patriot Post, the conservative journal of record. To subscribe to Founder's Quote Daily and The Patriot Post, link to |
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