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If Joel Weed lived as a beggar, Thurlow thought as a king.
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This quote contrasts the perspectives of poverty and wealth, highlighting the power of mindset.
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No, Sirs! we know very little of the art of war, and General Scott a great deal.
In less than twelve months we shall be in war, and that the bloodiest in history.
Of imposing appearance, he looked like a man formed to rule.
He represented Republican principles and aims more fully than any man in the country, but Thurlow Weed, looking into the future through the eyes of a practical politician, disbelieved in Republican success.
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