That minority of critics overlooked the fact that the world had set the seal of its favorable judgment upon Cromwell, Washington, Franklin, Napoleon, Hamilton and others who had not the advantages of university training.
Boutwell reflects on the historical judgment of notable figures who lacked formal education.
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He possessed wit, sarcasm and irony in every form.
This fact furnishes a pretext for efforts to make money while in the public service.
The value of every article is resolved finally by the ascertainment of its value in gold.
The gratitude of his countrymen rebuked all rivalries.
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