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As for Adams, he can only succeed by the imbecility of his opponents, not by his own strength.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “As for Adams, he can only succeed by the imbecility of his opponents, not by his own strength.”
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Alexander critiques John Adams' political strength in relation to his opponents' weaknesses.
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