"That was my choice at that time, and I still say Nixon was a great president. A very beautiful and wise man"

Solomon Burke's quote is a testament to the complexity of Richard Nixon's tradition. Burke acknowledges that his option to view Nixon as a fantastic president was an individual one, but he also recognizes the knowledge and charm of Nixon's character. Burke's quote recommends that Nixon was a complicated figure, efficient in both greatness and flaws. It also suggests that Burke was able to look beyond Nixon's mistakes and see the great in him. Burke's quote is a suggestion that we should not be too fast to judge people, which we should make every effort to see the good in everybody. It also serves as a suggestion that even the most questionable figures can have favorable qualities. Burke's quote is a tip that we ought to strive to be more understanding and forgiving of others.