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De Alexander: “A man who could bring to political work such resources of thought and of experience, who could look beneath the surface…”

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A man who could bring to political work such resources of thought and of experience, who could look beneath the surface and see clearly in what direction and by what methods progress was to be made, was not one to be trifled with.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This passage praises a political figure's depth of thought and experience, suggesting that such qualities are invaluable in leadership.

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