Every man ought to be supposed a knave, and to have no other end, in all his actions, but private interest. By this interest we must govern him, and by means of it, make him cooperate to public good, notwithstanding his unsatiable avarice and ambition.
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I have learned to hold popular opinion of no value.
This quote is just one of 19 total Alexander Hamilton quotes in our collection. Alexander Hamilton is known for saying 'Every man ought to be supposed a knave, and to have no other end, in all his actions, but private interest. By this interest we must govern him, and by means of it, make him cooperate to public good, notwithstanding his unsatiable avarice and ambition.' as well as some of the following quotes.