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Neither ambition nor hatred, nor the love of ease nor the greed of gain, nor the desire of popularity, nor the love of praise, nor the fear of unpopularity found a place in that simple and brave heart.
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Hoar describes the noble qualities that defined a person's character, emphasizing their integrity and bravery.
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