Sort by:PopularityA - Z
It has been observed that a pure democracy if it were practicable would be the most perfect government. Experience has proved that no position is more false than this. The ancient democracies in which the people themselves deliberated never possessed one good feature of government. Their very character was tyranny; their figure deformity.
– Alexander Hamilton, Speech on 21 June 1788 urging ratification of the Constitution in New York.
Quote of the Day Today's Quote | Archive
Would you like us to send you a FREE inspiring quote delivered to your inbox daily?
Citation
Use the citation below to add this author page to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Alexander Hamilton, Speech on 21 June 1788 urging ratification of the Constitution in New York. Quotes." Quotes.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2025. Web. 16 Feb. 2025. <https://www.quotes.net/authors/Alexander+Hamilton%2C+Speech+on+21+June+1788+urging+ratification+of+the+Constitution+in+New+York.+Quotes>.
Share your thoughts on Alexander Hamilton, Speech on 21 June 1788 urging ratification of the Constitution in New York.'s quotes with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In