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There was nothing sinister or vindictive about him; but he had an unsparing tongue, and he delighted to indulge it.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “There was nothing sinister or vindictive about him; but he had an unsparing tongue, and he delighted to indulge it.”
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This passage describes a person's candid nature, noting their sharp tongue and enjoyment in speaking frankly.
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