"Let us recollect that peace or war will not always be left to our option; that however moderate or unambitious we may be, we cannot count upon the moderation, or hope to extinguish the ambition of others."

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Insight & Reflection

This reflection on choice by Alexander Hamilton resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in choice is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton was an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first U.S. secretary of the treasury from 1789 to 1795 under the presidency of George Washington. He also founded America's first political party, the Federalist Party, in 1789.

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