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The emotions of John Marshall must have raged furiously; but he so utterly suppressed them that clear reason and considerations of statesmanship alone controlled him.
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Beveridge describes Marshall's emotional restraint and commitment to reason in his judicial decisions, showcasing his statesmanship.
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