Quote by Alexander Hamilton

The sacred rights of mankind are not to be rummaged for among old parchments or musty records. They are written, as with a sunbeam, in the whole volume of human nature, by the hand of the divinity itself; and can never be erased or obscured by mortal power.

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Summary

This quote emphasizes that the fundamental rights of humanity should not be sought solely in ancient documents or historical records. Instead, these rights are inherent and evident in the essence of human nature, representing a divine hand in their creation. It suggests that these rights are universal, untouchable, and immune from being diminished or hidden by any earthly authority.

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By Alexander Hamilton

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