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George F. Hoar: “There are examples of men of great original genius who have risen to lofty oratory on some great occasion who had not…”

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There are examples of men of great original genius who have risen to lofty oratory on some great occasion who had not the advantage of familiarity with any great author.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar reflects on the rarity of individuals who achieve great oratory without extensive literary exposure.

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