Take mankind as they are, and what are they governed by? Their passion…

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Take mankind as they are, and what are they governed by? Their passions. ✨ Alexander Hamilton (1962). Jan. 1787-May 1788.-v. 5.June 1778-Nov. 1789.-v. 6. Dec. 1789-Aug. 1790
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