The two men had long debates over science versus poetry. Hamilton liked to compare the two, suggesting that mathematical language was as artistic as poetry. However, Wordsworth disagreed saying that:
Ang dalawang lalaki ay may mahabang debates sa agham laban sa mga tula. Hamilton nagustuhan na ihambing ang dalawa, suggesting na matematiko wika ay bilang artistic bilang tula. Gayunman, Wordsworth disagreed kasabihan na: