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He is the only advocate I ever heard who had the imperial power which would subdue an unwilling and hostile jury.
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Hoar praises the unique persuasive ability of a particular advocate in legal settings.
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The honor and good fame of our beloved State is far above any question of party.
It relates to matters more permanent than human life.
It will be better for his reputation that the chapter of that history which relates to him shall be written by a historian with a full and clear sense of those faults and infirmities, concealing nothing, and extenuating nothing.
One of the virtues of General Sheridan was that he knew when to act without orders.
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