Aaron Burr Quotes

Alexander Hamilton: Gentlemen of the jury, I’m curious, bear with me. Are you aware that we’re making hist’ry? This is the first murder trial of our brand-new nation. The liberty behind deliberation— I intend to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt with my assistant counsel—

Aaron Burr: Co-counsel. Hamilton, sit down. (Hamilton sits down) Our client Levi Weeks is innocent. Call your first witness. That’s all you had to say!

Alexander Hamilton: Okay! (Hamilton jumps up again) One more thing—

Aaron Burr: Can we agree that duels are dumb and immature?

Alexander Hamilton: Sure. But your man has to answer for his words, Burr.

Aaron Burr: With his life? We both know that’s absurd, sir.

Alexander Hamilton: Hang on, how many men died because Lee was inexperienced and ruinous?

Aaron Burr: Okay, so we’re doin’ this.

Alexander Hamilton: It’s alright, Burr. I wish you’d brought this girl with you tonight, Burr.

Aaron Burr: You’re very kind, but I’m afraid it’s unlawful, sir.

Alexander Hamilton: What do you mean?

Aaron Burr: She’s married.

Alexander Hamilton: I see.

Aaron Burr: She’s married to a British officer.

Alexander Hamilton: Oh sh*t…

Aaron Burr: A winter’s ball and the Schuyler sisters are the envy of all. Yo, if you can marry a sister, you’re rich, son.

Alexander Hamilton: Is it a question of if, Burr, or which one?

Aaron Burr: Good luck with that: you’re takin’ a stand. You spit. I’m ‘a sit. We’ll see where we land.

Lafayette and Mulligan: Boooo!

John Laurens: Burr, the revolution’s imminent. What do you stall for?

Alexander Hamilton: If you stand for nothing, Burr, what’ll you fall for?

Aaron Burr: While we’re talking, let me offer you some free advice. Talk less.

Alexander Hamilton: What?

Aaron Burr: Smile more.

Alexander Hamilton: Ha.

Aaron Burr: Don’t let them know what you’re against or what you’re for.

Alexander Hamilton: You can’t be serious.

Aaron Burr: You wanna get ahead?

Alexander Hamilton: Yes.

Aaron Burr: Fools who run their mouths off wind up dead.