“Washington made excellent use of war councils to weigh all sides of an issue. Never a man of lightning-fast intuitions or sudden epiphanies, he usually groped his way to firm and accurate conclusions. Equipped with keen powers of judgment rather than originality, he was at his best when reacting to options presented by others. Once he made up his mind, it was difficult to dislodge him from his opinion, so thoroughly had he plumbed things through to the bottom.”
-Ron Chernow in Washington A Life
Washington took in a variety of counselors. His slow and methodical decision making made for an excellent politician and president, but it left his ability to act as General in the midst of battle something to be desired.
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