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He might sometimes err in judgment; but he was essentially a statesman of large and comprehensive vision, incapable of any meanness or conscious wrong-doing.
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Alexander acknowledges the complexity of Silas Wright's character, recognizing his vision and integrity despite potential errors in judgment.
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