He added learning to great natural ability, and brilliancy to profound thought; and although so deaf as to make communication with him difficult, he nearly concealed the defect by his remarkable eloquence and conversational gifts.
Alexander praises the eloquence and conversational skills of a notable figure despite his hearing impairment.
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An enthusiast broods over the oppression of a people, until he fancies himself commissioned by heaven to liberate them.
And what have I to lose by withdrawing and leaving the party unembarrassed?
And is it not needed when its taking helps us and hurts our enemy?
Perhaps, on the whole, nothing in Van Buren's official life showed greater political courage or discernment.
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