The constant tension of his mind never impaired his tenderness and wise solicitude for family and kinsfolk, and for all about him; and no man ever had such observance of decorum with such entire freedom from pharisaism.
Morley praises the balance of a person's intense intellect with their compassion and decorum, noting their ability to maintain genuine kindness without hypocrisy.
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