The personal attractions of the man, his dignity of manner, his finished culture, and his ability to speak often in debate with acceptance, had before attracted men to him; now he was to reveal the new and greater power of leadership.
This passage reflects on the personal attributes that drew people to a leader and his emerging influence.
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