Aaron Burr Quotes

This man [Aaron Burr] has no principles, public or private. As a politician, his sole spring of action is an inordinate ambition.

There are certainly people who have committed horrific, evil acts in the history of humanity. I don't think Aaron Burr's one of them.

The most unlovely political character in our history since Aaron Burr.

I didn't mean to spend my life writing American history, which should have been taught in the schools, but I saw no alternative but to taking it on myself. I could think of a lot of cheerier things I'd rather be doing than analyzing George Washington and Aaron Burr. But it came to pass, that was my job, so I did it.

I loved Gore Vidal's Burr. That book gave me courage.

I had long known the story of Aaron Burr, but when I heard about his remarkable daughter, Theodosia, about the relationship between the two and about her tragic disappearance, I knew I wanted to tell their story.

Aaron Burr was like a new refrigerator. He was bright, cold and empty.

When people were subjected to the impeachment and removal process, Aaron Burr was right there, looking out for their rights, even though it wasn't in his political interest to do so.

Hamilton was young, dashing, and romantic. He lent himself perfectly to be the star of a musical.