By a steady adherence to the Union we may hope, erelong, to become the arbiter of Europe in America, and to be able to incline the balance of European competitions in this part of the world as our interest may dictate.
Interpretation
Hamilton emphasizes the importance of unity to gain influence in international affairs.
In this quote, Alexander Hamilton argues that by maintaining a strong and stable Union, the United States can position itself as a significant player in European affairs. He suggests that this unity will enable the nation to sway European competitions and alliances in a way that benefits American interests, highlighting the connection between national strength and global influence.
In practice
In a speech on national unity during a political rally.
When men, engaged in unjustifiable pursuits, are aware that obstructions may come from a quarter which bare apprehension of opposition from doing what they would with eagerness rush into if no such external impediments were to be feared.
The tendency of a national bank is to increase public and private credit. The former gives power to the state, for the protection of its rights and interests: and the latter facilitates and extends the operations of commerce among individuals. Industry is increased, commodities are multiplied, agriculture and manufacturers flourish: and herein consists the true wealth and prosperity of a state.
It's not tyranny we desire; it's a just, limited, federal government.
The Achaeans soon experienced, as often happens, that a victorious and powerful ally is but another name for a master.
The people are turbulent and changing; they seldom judge right or make good decision.
The true principle of a republic is that the people should choose whom they please to govern them. Representation is imperfect, in proportion as the current of popular favor is checked. The great source of free government, popular election, should be perfectly pure, and the most unbounded liberty allowed.
The politician's promises of yesterday are the taxes of today.
Greece wishes to be part of the eurozone, but it must, of course, go through with the necessary reforms to make this happen.
Russian Parliament today is a bunch of puppets that just fall in with the instructions from Kremlin.
It is quite common to hear high officials in Washington and elsewhere speak of changing the map of the Middle East, as if ancient societies and myriad peoples can be shaken up like so many peanuts in a jar.
Bolivia is a striking example. The mostly white, Europeanized elite, which is a minority, happens to be sitting on most of the hydrocarbon reserves. For the first time Bolivia is becoming democratic. So it's therefore bitterly hated by the West, which despises democracy, because it's much too dangerous.
It used to be said that when the U.S. sneezed, the world caught a cold. The opposite is equally true today.
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