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Perhaps their only common characteristic was an ungoverned admiration for the charms of women, though, unlike Burr, Hamilton neither bragged of his amours, nor boasted that success attended his pursuit of pleasure.
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This quote discusses the shared trait of romantic pursuits between Hamilton and Burr, highlighting their differing attitudes towards it.
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