He is one of the best recent examples of a character whose external manifestations change somewhat with changing manners and fashions, but the substance of whose quality abides and I believe will abide through many succeeding generations.
Hoar reflects on the enduring qualities of a person's character despite changing societal norms.
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He proceeded to attack, to promote his own ambitions, the fair name and fame of the Commonwealth itself.
I am afraid they have of late yielded for a time to one strong temptation and missed an opportunity for still greater glory, that never will come back.
He has fallen at the very gate of an honorable and eminent career, and a thousand hopes are buried in his grave.
What was said helped to arouse public attention, and the masses of the people--always pure and incorruptible--set themselves earnestly and successfully to reform the abuses.
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