He had culture, imagination, fancy, and other gifts of a born man of letters; the faculty of slow reflective brooding was his, and he often saw both deep and far; he was artificial, but he was no pharisee, and he was never petty.
Morley reflects on the literary and intellectual qualities of a prominent figure, emphasizing his depth and character.
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