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But such is the nature of man that the loftiest moral emotions are still the overmastering emotions.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “But such is the nature of man that the loftiest moral emotions are still the overmastering emotions.”
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This quote highlights Hoar's view that strong moral emotions often dominate human behavior, influencing oratory and persuasion.
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