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George F. Hoar: “I have thought that in his dislikes and severe judgment of individuals he lost sight of great principles.”

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I have thought that in his dislikes and severe judgment of individuals he lost sight of great principles.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar reflects on the importance of maintaining perspective on principles over personal judgments.

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