The prevailin' weakness of most public men is to Slop over. G. Washington never slopt over.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ward criticizes public men for being excessive, noting Washington was not.
- In plain terms
- Public men are too sloppy, but Washington was not.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid excess in public conduct.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What constitutes excess in leadership?
- How do you judge others?
Another view
Criticism of others may reflect the critic's own bias.
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