100+ Best Quotes from 'Hamilton (2020)' - An American Musical

George Washington (to Hamilton): Winning was easy, young man. Governing's harder.

Thomas Jefferson: Such a blunder sometimes it makes me wonder why I even bring the thunder.

James Madison: Why he even brings the thunder...

Alexander Hamilton: Madison, you're mad as a hatter, son, take your medicine. Damn, you're in worse shape than the national debt is in, sittin' there useless as two sh*ts. Hey, turn around, bend over, I'll show you where my shoe fits.

Quote from Hamilton (An American Musical) | Alexander Hamilton (to Jefferson): A civics lesson from a slaver. Hey neighbor, your debts are paid cuz you don't pay for labor. "We plant seeds in the South. We create." Yeah, keep ranting, we know who's really doing the planting.

Alexander Hamilton: Thomas. That was a real nice declaration. Welcome to the present, we're running a real nation. Would you like to join us, or stay mellow, doin' whatever the hell it is you do in Monticello?

Thomas Jefferson (to Hamilton): Look, when Britain taxed our tea, we got frisky. Imagine what gon' happen when you try to tax our whisky.

Thomas Jefferson: "Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." We fought for these ideals; we shouldn't settle for less. These are wise words, enterprising men quote "em. Don't act surprised, you guys, cuz I wrote 'em.

Thomas Jefferson: What'd I miss? Headfirst into a political abyss! I have my first cabinet meeting today, I guess I better think of something to say, I'm already on my way, let's get to the bottom of this...

Quote from Hamilton (An American Musical) | George Washington: They are asking me to lead. I am doing the best I can to get the people that I need, I'm asking you to be my right hand man. Alexander Hamilton: Treasury or State? George Washington: I know it's a lot to ask... Alexander Hamilton: Treasury or State? George Washington: To leave behind the world you know... Alexander Hamilton: Sir, do you want me to run the Treasury or State department? George Washington: Treasury. Alexander Hamilton: Let's go.

Alexander Hamilton: Burr, we studied and we fought and we killed for the notion of a nation we now get to build. For once in your life, take a stand with pride. I don't understand how you stand to the side.

Aaron Burr: I'll keep all my plans close to my chest. I'll wait here and see which way the wind will blow. I'm taking my time, watching the afterbirth of a nation, watching the tension grow.

Aaron Burr (about Hamilton): Why do you always say what you believe? Ev'ry proclamation guarantees free ammunition for your enemies!

Aaron Burr (about Hamilton): Why do you write like you're running out of time? Write day and night like you're running out of time? Ev'ry day you fight, like you're running out of time.

Aaron Burr (about Hamilton): Why do you assume you're the smartest in the room? Soon that attitude may be your doom!

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—

King George III: All alone, across the sea. When your people say they hate you, don't come crawling back to me.

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