A man of the people, he was American by the character of his genius, by his versatility, the vivacity of his intellect, and his mental dexterity.
Henry Cabot Lodge: “A man of the people, he was American by the character of his genius, by his versatility, the vivacity of his intellect…”
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Lodge describes the qualities that make a person genuinely American, highlighting the character and intellect of such individuals.
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