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Alexander Hamilton

In politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword. Heresies in either can rarely be cured by persecution.

Alexander Hamilton

Politics

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Alexander Hamilton is saying that trying to force people to change their political or religious beliefs through violence or threats is unreasonable. He argues that punishing people for their differing opinions usually does not change their minds or solve disagreements.

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