But he had no sympathy with reforms which seemed to him to be devised merely as political instruments to advance the fortunes of persons or parties.
George F. Hoar: “But he had no sympathy with reforms which seemed to him to be devised merely as political instruments to advance the…”
Editor's note · Context
Hoar critiques reforms that he believes are politically motivated rather than genuinely beneficial.
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