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He was one of the men who do not lose the character of good fighters because they are excellent negotiators.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “He was one of the men who do not lose the character of good fighters because they are excellent negotiators.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote highlights the dual capabilities of a political figure as both a fighter and a negotiator.
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