He was content to cause great things to be done for his country, and cared nothing for the pride and glory of having done them.
George F. Hoar: “He was content to cause great things to be done for his country, and cared nothing for the pride and glory of having…”
Editor's note · Context
Hoar praises Roger Sherman for his selflessness and dedication to his country over personal glory.
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