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It is one of the privileges of genius to discern the genius of others; but even Thurlow Weed could not have dreamed that he was giving opportunity to a man whose name was to rank higher than his own in history.
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This quote reflects on the unexpected rise of a historical figure in comparison to Thurlow Weed's influence.
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No, Sirs! we know very little of the art of war, and General Scott a great deal.
In less than twelve months we shall be in war, and that the bloodiest in history.
This reckless claim amazed his friends as much as it aroused his enemies, and he at once became the object of most cutting reproaches.
People were getting tired of bold action without achievement in the field, and every opponent of the Administration became a threnodist.
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