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The sacred rights of mankind are not to be rummaged for among old parchments or musty records. They are written, as with
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"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"

- Alexander Hamilton

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This quote by Alexander Hamilton talks to the idea that the civil liberties of the human race are not something that can be found in ancient records or documents. Instead, these legal rights are composed into the actual nature of humankind, as if by the hand of a divine being. This implies that these legal rights are immutable and also can not be eliminated or eliminated. Hamilton is suggesting that these rights are integral to all people, no matter their history or circumstances. He is stressing the significance of recognizing as well as safeguarding these rights, as they are vital to the well-being of all people. This quote serves as a tip that we need to aim to promote these legal rights as well as make certain that they are appreciated and secured.

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Alexander Hamilton This quote is written / told by Alexander Hamilton between January 11, 1755 and July 12, 1804. He was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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