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Leaders changed and new issues appeared, yet his pen, though sometimes crafty, was never dipped in gall.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “Leaders changed and new issues appeared, yet his pen, though sometimes crafty, was never dipped in gall.”
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Alexander reflects on Smith's writing style, noting its cleverness without malice, which contributed to his reputation in political discourse.
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