On the record
He lacked the genius of Hamilton, the scholarly, refined integrity of Jay, and the statesmanship of both; but he was by odds the strongest, ablest, and most astute man of his party in the State.
Source
gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “He lacked the genius of Hamilton, the scholarly, refined integrity of Jay, and the statesmanship of both; but he was by…”
Editor's note · Context
This quote compares the individual to notable figures, acknowledging his strengths despite lacking certain qualities they possessed.
Share
More from De Alexander
In his text he explains the controversy so that the plain man may understand it, while in the notes he adduces the evidence that the specialist requires....
He writes of the Filipinos as he found them, and with the knack of the true investigator, has avoided falling in with the political views of any party or faction.
More valuable still is his exposition of the Philippine question in its bearings on American life and politics.
Enlightened and persuasive discussion of the negro problem in its present phases and aspects.
Other voices in this conversation
