Those who have a tolerable knowledge of human nature will not stand in need of such lights.
Interpretation
Understanding human nature reduces the need for external guidance.
In this quote, Alexander Hamilton asserts that a solid grasp of human nature empowers individuals to navigate life's complexities without relying heavily on external advice or opinions. It highlights the importance of self-awareness and understanding those around us as a foundational skill that can guide our decisions and actions.
In practice
During a leadership seminar when discussing decision-making.
When men, engaged in unjustifiable pursuits, are aware that obstructions may come from a quarter which bare apprehension of opposition from doing what they would with eagerness rush into if no such external impediments were to be feared.
The tendency of a national bank is to increase public and private credit. The former gives power to the state, for the protection of its rights and interests: and the latter facilitates and extends the operations of commerce among individuals. Industry is increased, commodities are multiplied, agriculture and manufacturers flourish: and herein consists the true wealth and prosperity of a state.
It's not tyranny we desire; it's a just, limited, federal government.
The Achaeans soon experienced, as often happens, that a victorious and powerful ally is but another name for a master.
The people are turbulent and changing; they seldom judge right or make good decision.
The true principle of a republic is that the people should choose whom they please to govern them. Representation is imperfect, in proportion as the current of popular favor is checked. The great source of free government, popular election, should be perfectly pure, and the most unbounded liberty allowed.
The pictures do not lie, but neither do they tell the whole story. They are merely a record of time passing, the outward evidence.
The real meaning of persona is a mask, such as actors were accustomed to wear on the ancient stage; and it is quite true that no one shows himself as he is, but wears his mask and plays his part. Indeed, the whole of our social arrangements may be likened to a perpetual comedy; and this is why a man who is worth anything finds society so insipid, while a blockhead is quite at home in it.
Once the command of the air is obtained by one of the contending armies, the war becomes a conflict between a seeing host and one that is blind.
When He gives, He shows you His Kindness; when He deprives, He shows you His power. And in all that, He is making Himself known to you and coming to you with His gentleness.
When selflessness is seen in objects, the seed of cyclic existence is destroyed.
As long as you don't practice it, this dying and becoming, You are only a dreary guest on this dark earth.
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