The United States was founded by the brightest people in the country - and we haven't seen them since.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The US founders were exceptionally talented, but later generations have not matched them.
- In plain terms
- The founders were geniuses and we have not seen them since.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the high caliber of past leaders.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who matches the founders today?
- How have standards changed?
Another view
Later generations may face different challenges requiring different skills.
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