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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