The President's title, as proposed by the Senate, was the most superlatively ridiculous thing I ever heard of. It is a proof the more of the justice of the character given by Dr. Franklin of my friend. Always an honest man, often a great one, but sometimes absolutely mad.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The Senate’s proposed presidential title was absurd, reflecting the character of Dr. Franklin’s friend, who is honest, great, but sometimes mad.
- In plain terms
- The title was ridiculous, and the person described is mostly honest but occasionally irrational.
- What can you take from it?
- Even respected individuals can display erratic behavior.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a political title absurd?
- How does personal madness affect public perception?
Another view
The quote mixes unrelated ideas, making the point unclear.
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