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He was kind and tolerant; the voice of personal anger was never heard from his lips; and Conservative and Radical held him in high respect.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “He was kind and tolerant; the voice of personal anger was never heard from his lips; and Conservative and Radical held…”
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This quote highlights the respectful nature of a political figure who was appreciated by both sides of the political spectrum.
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