On the record
He was the most unselfish of men, the most affectionate of friends, the humblest of Christians.
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Adlai Stevenson
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gutenberg.orgAdlai Stevenson: “He was the most unselfish of men, the most affectionate of friends, the humblest of Christians.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote reflects Stevenson's admiration for the selflessness and humility of a particular individual.
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