“A prudent silence will frequently be taken for wisdom and a sentence or two cautiously thrown in will sometimes gain the palm of knowledge, while a man well informed but indiscreet and unreserved will not uncommonly talk himself out of all consideration and weight. (Alexander Hamilton's 'thesis on discretion' written to his son James shortly before his fatal duel with Burr.)”
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Ron Chernow
Ron Chernow is an American author renowned for his biographical works. His books delve into the lives and achievements of historical figures, enjoying great popularity among readers. His representative works include 'Alexander Hamilton' and 'Washington: A Life'. more