Hamilton was the greatest constructive mind in all our history and I should come pretty near saying... in the history of modern statesmen in any country.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hamilton is described as the most constructive thinker in American or modern history.
- In plain terms
- Hamilton was the smartest builder of nations ever.
- What can you take from it?
- Hamilton's mind shaped the nation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who else shaped history?
- What is a constructive mind?
Another view
This is highly subjective and ignores other figures.
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