WIST Quotations<p><a href="https://wist.info/hamilton-alexander/77597/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">A quotation from <b>Alexander Hamilton</b></a></p><blockquote>The truth unquestionably is, that the only path to a subversion of the republican system of the Country is, by flattering the prejudices of the people, and exciting their jealousies and apprehensions, to throw affairs into confusion, and bring on civil commotion. Tired at length of anarchy, or want of government, they may take shelter in the arms of monarchy for repose and security.</blockquote><p><b>Alexander Hamilton</b> (1757-1804) American statesman, author<br>Letter (1792-08-18) to George Washington, Enclosure: “Objections and Answers Respecting the Administration,” Objection 14</p> <p>Sourcing, notes: <a href="https://wist.info/hamilton-alexander/77597/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">wist.info/hamilton-alexander/7…</a></p><p><a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=quote" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>quote</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=quotes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>quotes</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=quotation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>quotation</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=qotd" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>qotd</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=alexanderhamilton" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>alexanderhamilton</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=civildisorder" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>civildisorder</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=control" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>control</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=corruption" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>corruption</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=demagoguery" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>demagoguery</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=democracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>democracy</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=despotism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>despotism</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=disorder" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>disorder</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=incitement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>incitement</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=lawlessness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>lawlessness</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=republic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>republic</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=security" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>security</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=subversion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>subversion</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=tyranny" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>tyranny</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=unrest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>unrest</span></a></p>