Man is a reasoning rather than a reasonable animal.

Summary

This quote by Alexander Hamilton suggests that while humans possess the ability to reason, they do not always act in a reasonable manner. It implies that while humans have the capacity for logical thinking and rational decision-making, their behavior can often be influenced by emotions, biases, and irrational impulses. Hamilton is making a distinction between our innate capacity to reason and our actual ability to consistently exhibit sound judgment in our actions.

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