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From "John Quincy Adams: American Statesmen Series" by Morse, John T., Jr. (John Torrey)
William H. Crawford
Secretary of the Treasury and a political rival of John Quincy Adams, known for his ambition and skill in intrigue.
Core Belief
"Believed in the importance of personal success and political power, but was often willing to compromise his principles to achieve his goals."
Worldview
Saw the world as a game of power, and believed that those who were willing to play the game ruthlessly would ultimately succeed.
Personality
Ambitious, intelligent, and skilled in political maneuvering, but also perceived as being ruthless and unscrupulous in his pursuit of power.
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