Conviction

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We, upon many occasions, see wise and good men on the wrong as well as on the right side of questions of the first magnitude to society. This circumstance, if duly attended to, would furnish a lesson of moderation to those who are ever so much persuaded of their being in the right in any controversy.

Alexander Hamilton

Federalist 1

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Topic

Conviction Moderation Political conflict Politics

Author

Alexander Hamilton

Source

Federalist 1 The Federalist Papers

Medium

Essay

Genre

Political literature

Language

English

Time

1787 1780s 18th century

Era

American Revolutionary Period

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Original Citation

Hamilton, Alexander [published as Publius]. "Federalist No. 1: General Introduction." Independent Journal, 27 Oct. 1787.

Current Citation

Hamilton, Alexander. "No. I: Deliberation on a new constitution--Hamilton." The Federalist: A Commentary on the Constitution of the United States, edited by Robert Scigliano. The Modern Library, 2001.

I'm not conceited-I'm convinced!

Little Richard

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Topic

Confidence Conviction Arrogance

Author

Little Richard

Source

The Arsenio Hall Show

Medium

Interview TV program

Statement Type

Boast

Language

English

Time

1990 1990s 20th century

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Little Richard. The Arsenio Hall Show, written by Steven Alan Green, Paramount Domestic Television, 1990.