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He was remarkably independent in forming his judgments and inflexible in adhering to them on all grand and essential questions.
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This statement reflects Hoar's admiration for independent thinking and steadfastness in political beliefs.
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His election as Governor extracted the people from the mire of Know Nothingism.
It relates to matters more permanent than human life.
His life, so far as he took part in political affairs, was devoted to objects wholly public, never personal.
However any political antagonist might dislike him, every antagonist must respect him, and nobody could laugh at him.
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