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To those he added a high standard of morality, and a love and endurance of labor possessed by few.
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gutenberg.orgJames Blaine: “To those he added a high standard of morality, and a love and endurance of labor possessed by few.”
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Blaine notes the addition of high moral standards and a strong work ethic to an individual's already impressive qualifications.
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