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Winning in his address and gifted in conversation, you would fall naturally into the habit of telling him all your weaknesses, and giving him unintentionally your whole confidence.
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Alexander reflects on the charismatic nature of a person who inspires trust and confidence in others.
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And, Governor Seward, I have made it, though it be conceited in me to say so.
Its attitude was strong, defiant, and its only purpose apparently was to create a public sentiment hostile to the extension of slavery.
Thoughtful men who were not in any sense political partisans gave careful heed to his words.
This reckless claim amazed his friends as much as it aroused his enemies, and he at once became the object of most cutting reproaches.
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