But inadequate as the report is, it still reveals the peculiar clearness and the compact and simple reasoning which made up the whole of Marshall's method, whether in legal arguments, political speeches, diplomatic letters, or judicial opinions.
Beveridge reflects on the clarity and reasoning style of Marshall's legal arguments, emphasizing their significance.
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