If we would blot out Unitarianism from the history of the country, we must erase the names of many famous statesmen, many famous philanthropists, many great reformers, many great orators, many famous soldiers, from its annals, and nearly all of our great poets from its literature.
Hoar argues that erasing Unitarianism from history would erase many notable figures.
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But their names were wanting from the honorable roll of the men who accomplished them.
He would undoubtedly have taken a very high place in the public and official life of his generation if he had found himself in accord with either of the great political parties.
The honor and good fame of our beloved State is far above any question of party.
However any political antagonist might dislike him, every antagonist must respect him, and nobody could laugh at him.
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