The Contradictions of American History by Michael Walzer

 The Contradictions of American History by Michael Walzer

Perhaps most importantly, we should guard against hubris. Acting on our own, in our own time, we will certainly try to avoid the immorality and injustice of the past. We will do the best we can to recognize all the implications of our values. We promise, when we defend equality, that we won’t leave anyone out. But we had better add humility to our righteousness; we are unlikely to avoid the contradictions of political life. 

Excellent way of dealing with the contradictions between Great Men and their sins.