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Alexander Hamilton

Why has government been instituted at all? Because the passions of man will not conform to the dictates of reason and justice without constraint.

Alexander Hamilton

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Alexander Hamilton is saying that people naturally have strong emotions and desires that don't always follow what is fair or logical. Because of this, a government is necessary to control those impulses and maintain order.

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