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

Power over a man's subsistence is power over his will.

When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation.

I think the first duty of society is justice

Safety from external danger is the most powerful director of national conduct. Even the ardent love of liberty will, after a time, give way to its dictates.

The founders established a government of checks and balances so nobody could take advantage. As for Hamilton, he set up our banking system.