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I think the impression he made upon all who knew him was that of a classical scholar and a perfect gentleman.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “I think the impression he made upon all who knew him was that of a classical scholar and a perfect gentleman.”
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Hoar expresses admiration for a scholar's character, emphasizing his classical education and gentlemanly demeanor.
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