And yet, he was no fanatical visionary, Utopian dreamer, but a practical moralist in the domain of politics.
Archibald Henry Grimké: “And yet, he was no fanatical visionary, Utopian dreamer, but a practical moralist in the domain of politics.”
Editor's note · Context
Grimké emphasizes the practical approach of a significant political figure, distinguishing him from idealistic thinkers.
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