On the recordJanuary 1, 1852
No high-spirited man under vexatious and distressing circumstances ever behaved with more magnanimity.
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Benjamin Disraeli
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
In a political biography, Disraeli praises the magnanimity of a high-spirited individual facing difficult circumstances.
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