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But the steadfast, judicious qualities that commended him as a soldier seem to have forsaken him as a politician.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “But the steadfast, judicious qualities that commended him as a soldier seem to have forsaken him as a politician.”
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This quote critiques the political capabilities of a soldier-turned-politician, suggesting a disconnect between military and political effectiveness.
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