He was making brilliant way in politics, showing himself an administrator, a debater, and a leader of consummate ability; but he steadily refused to withdraw from the professional path along which he was to move with such distinction.
Alexander describes Kent's political prowess and his commitment to his professional path.
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No, Sirs! we know very little of the art of war, and General Scott a great deal.
This reckless claim amazed his friends as much as it aroused his enemies, and he at once became the object of most cutting reproaches.
An enthusiast broods over the oppression of a people, until he fancies himself commissioned by heaven to liberate them.
Why should we now make any concessions to them?
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