This book is a collection of 62 fundamental quotes and aphorisms of Alexander Hamilton: “Learn to think continentally.” “I think the first duty of society is justice.” “I never expect to see a perfect work from imperfect men.” “Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government.” “A nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master, and deserves one.” “Men are rather reasoning than reasonable animals, for the most part governed by the impulse of passion.” “Those who stand for nothing fall for anything.”