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Both were fearless and brave, but the one was candid, frank and resolute; the other subtle, crafty and adventurous.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “Both were fearless and brave, but the one was candid, frank and resolute; the other subtle, crafty and adventurous.”
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This quote describes the contrasting personalities of Hamilton and Burr, emphasizing their different approaches to bravery and cunning.
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