“The feelings of politicians are rarely transparent.” LeadershipEmotionSelf ControlImageryStatecraft Book:Jefferson and Hamilton: The Rivalry That Forged a Nation Source: Jefferson and Hamilton: The Rivalry That Forged a Nation
“The author characterizes Hamilton's tone in the Federalist papers by saying that he never spoke of problems but of being at the last stage in the crisis.” InspirationLeadershipOptimismRhetoric Book:Jefferson and Hamilton: The Rivalry That Forged a Nation Source: Jefferson and Hamilton: The Rivalry That Forged a Nation
“For leaders, wars are filled with guesses.” LeadershipHumilityIntuitionStatecraft Book:Jefferson and Hamilton: The Rivalry That Forged a Nation Source: Jefferson and Hamilton: The Rivalry That Forged a Nation
“Jefferson was the rare student who came to college already knowing that there could be joy in studying.” PassionEducationCuriosityOpennessMaturation Book:Jefferson and Hamilton: The Rivalry That Forged a Nation Source: Jefferson and Hamilton: The Rivalry That Forged a Nation
“Adams drew back. He wanted Hannah, but he did not live for her. Making a name for himself was more important. He told her that he could not marry for years, until his practice was established. He knew that his honesty would doom the relationship, and Hannah in fact began to see others. Adams's ambition had triumphed over love.” Revolutionary WarBiographical Book:Setting the World Ablaze: Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and the American Revolution Source: Setting the World Ablaze: Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and the American Revolution
“Pointing out the possible, and expensive, entanglements that could come with widespread commercial enterprise, the author calculates the Great Britain was at war half the time between 1689 and 1783.” MaterialismMilitary Industrial ComplexStatecraft Book:Jefferson and Hamilton: The Rivalry That Forged a Nation Source: Jefferson and Hamilton: The Rivalry That Forged a Nation