Alexander Hamilton, (1757-1804) American statesman, Secretary of the Treasury Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Alexander Hamilton Quote “The instrument by which it [government] must act are either the AUTHORITY of the laws or FORCE. If the first be destroyed, the last must be substituted; and where this becomes the ordinary instrument of government there is an end to liberty!”Alexander Hamilton ~ Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804) American statesman, Secretary of the TreasuryTully, No. 3, August 28, 1794 Founder Ratings and Comments SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Alexander Hamilton quote is found in these categories: Founder quotes About Alexander Hamilton Bio of Alexander Hamilton Quotations by Alexander Hamilton Books by/about Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton videos Alexander Hamilton on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Alexander Hamilton