He was never better pleased than when, without prospect of gain for himself, he was employing his talents in the protection of poor and honest men against fraud and oppression.
George F. Hoar: “He was never better pleased than when, without prospect of gain for himself, he was employing his talents in the…”
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Hoar expresses admiration for a person who used their talents to help the vulnerable without seeking personal gain.
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