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He had grown into a statesman of acknowledged genius and popularity, placing himself in sympathy with the masses, denouncing misrule and supporting measures of reform.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “He had grown into a statesman of acknowledged genius and popularity, placing himself in sympathy with the masses…”
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This quote praises a statesman for his popularity and alignment with the public's interests, emphasizing his reformist stance.
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