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He was fond of argument; never was contented without challenging somebody and was a very tough customer to encounter, whatever side of a question he chose to take.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “He was fond of argument; never was contented without challenging somebody and was a very tough customer to encounter…”
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Hoar describes his friend's argumentative nature and his challenge in discussions.
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