The Federalist Papers · Federalist No. 10 · paragraph 24

In the extent and proper structure of the Union, therefore, we behold a republican remedy for the diseases most incident to republican government. And according to the degree of pleasure and pride we feel in being republicans, ought to be our zeal in cherishing the spirit and supporting the character of Federalists.

Publius · Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison · 1787–1788
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