“I have thought it my duty to exhibit things as they are and not as they ought to be”
— Alexander Hamilton
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Simplified Meaning:
The quote is about being honest and realistic instead of showing things in a way that only looks good but isn't true. Imagine a teacher who tells a student their mistakes on a test. The teacher believes that showing the mistakes as they are helps the student learn and do better next time, instead of pretending everything is perfect. This approach can be applied to everyday life by being truthful in our feedback and accepting reality as it is. For instance, if someone wants to improve in their job or hobby, they need honest opinions about their work to actually grow. Telling the truth about a situation helps people deal with it better and find real solutions.
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