If you’re searching for the best Hamilton musical quotes that capture ambition and inspire you to build your own legacy, you’re in the right place. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking Broadway hit is celebrated not just for its music but for its powerful words about drive, resilience, and hope. In this collection, we’ve gathered the best Hamilton musical quotes that speak to anyone chasing big dreams or reflecting on the impact they want to leave behind. Whether you’re a fan or simply need some motivation, these unforgettable lines will remind you why Hamilton continues to resonate with audiences everywhere.
The Drive to Succeed
“I am not throwing away my shot.”
— Alexander Hamilton
“I’m just like my country, I’m young, scrappy, and hungry.”
— Alexander Hamilton
“There’s a million things I haven’t done, but just you wait.”
— Alexander Hamilton
“Rise up! When you’re living on your knees, you rise up.”
— Alexander Hamilton
“I imagine death so much it feels more like a memory.”
— Alexander Hamilton
“If you stand for nothing, Burr, what’ll you fall for?”
— Alexander Hamilton
“Legacy. What is a legacy? It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.”
— Alexander Hamilton
“Scratch that: This is not a moment, it’s the movement.”
— Alexander Hamilton
“You have no control: who lives, who dies, who tells your story.”
— George Washington
“Immigrants: We get the job done!”
— Alexander Hamilton & Marquis de Lafayette
Ambition and Grit
“Talk less. Smile more.”
— Aaron Burr
“I will lay down my life if it sets us free.”
— Alexander Hamilton
“I will never be satisfied.”
— Angelica Schuyler
“I am inimitable, I am an original.”
— Alexander Hamilton
“History has its eyes on you.”
— George Washington
“Just you wait.”
— Alexander Hamilton
“I know that greatness lies in you, but remember from here on in, history has its eyes on you.”
— George Washington
“I’m past patiently waitin’, I’m passionately smashin’ every expectation.”
— Alexander Hamilton
“I am not afraid, I know who I married.”
— Eliza Hamilton
“I wrote my way out.”
— Alexander Hamilton
Purpose and Legacy
“Who lives, who dies, who tells your story?”
— Ensemble
“What is a legacy? It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.”
— Alexander Hamilton
“Death doesn’t discriminate between the sinners and the saints.”
— Aaron Burr
“We push away what we can never understand.”
— Aaron Burr
“I stopped wasting time on tears, I live another fifty years, it’s not enough.”
— Eliza Hamilton
“Let me tell you what I wish I’d known when I was young and dreamed of glory.”
— George Washington
“We’re finally on the field, we’ve had quite a run.”
— Alexander Hamilton
“We will never be truly free until those in bondage have the same rights as you and me.”
— Alexander Hamilton
“You have no control: who lives, who dies, who tells your story.”
— Eliza Hamilton
“Raise a glass to freedom, something they can never take away.”
— Alexander Hamilton
Wisdom and Words
“There are moments that the words don’t reach.”
— Eliza Hamilton
“Let me be part of the narrative in the story they will write someday.”
— Eliza Hamilton
“Why do you write like you’re running out of time?”
— Aaron Burr
“When my time is up, have I done enough?”
— Alexander Hamilton
“We laugh and we cry and we break and we make our mistakes.”
— Eliza Hamilton
“He will never be satisfied, I will never be satisfied.”
— Angelica Schuyler
“The world turned upside down.”
— Ensemble
“I made every mistake and felt the shame rise in me.”
— Alexander Hamilton
‘You forfeit all rights to my heart. You forfeit the place in our bed.’
— Eliza Hamilton
“No one else was in the room where it happened.”
— Aaron Burr
️ Hope and Responsibility
“Forgiveness. Can you imagine?”
— Eliza Hamilton
“Look around, look around at how lucky we are to be alive right now.”
— Eliza Hamilton
“There is grace too powerful to name.”
— Eliza Hamilton
“I hope that you burn.”
— Eliza Hamilton
“Love doesn’t discriminate between the sinners and the saints.”
— Ensemble
“We’re gonna rise up, time to take a shot.”
— Alexander Hamilton
“History remembers those who win the war.”
— George Washington
“I know that we can win, I know that greatness lies in you.”
— George Washington
“I helped to raise hundreds of children, I get to see them growing up.”
— Eliza Hamilton
“Legacy. What is a legacy? It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.”
— Eliza Hamilton
We hope these top 50 Hamilton musical quotes have sparked your ambition and inspired you to leave a legacy worth remembering. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering the energy of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s masterpiece, let these words remind you to seize the moment, speak your truth, and keep striving for greatness. Share your favorite quotes with friends or revisit them whenever you need a motivational boost on your own journey! Stay legendary—rise up and never throw away your shot.
About Hamilton Musical
Hamilton: An American Musical is a groundbreaking Broadway production created by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Blending hip-hop, R&B, and traditional show tunes, Hamilton tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father whose ambition and intellect left an indelible mark on American history. The musical’s innovative storytelling, diverse cast, and vibrant lyrics have inspired audiences since its 2015 debut. Exploring themes of legacy, resilience, and revolution, Hamilton has become a cultural phenomenon, captivating fans worldwide with its powerful message and unforgettable songs.
