Alexander Hamilton Quote

It is a general principle of human nature, that a man will be interested in whatever he possesses, in proportion to the firmness or precariousness of the tenure by which he holds it...


The Federalist, on the New Constitution (ed. 1802)


It is a general principle of human nature, that a man will be interested in whatever he possesses, in proportion to the firmness or precariousness of ...

It is a general principle of human nature, that a man will be interested in whatever he possesses, in proportion to the firmness or precariousness of ...

It is a general principle of human nature, that a man will be interested in whatever he possesses, in proportion to the firmness or precariousness of ...

It is a general principle of human nature, that a man will be interested in whatever he possesses, in proportion to the firmness or precariousness of ...