But when I came to know more of him, I felt real love for his honest, frank nature, for his youthful energy and good sense, for his superior intelligence, simplicity, and truthfulness, and for his courage and tenacity.
Kropotkin describes his deep admiration for Serghéi's character and qualities.
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