That he made mistakes may be conceded, for all human judgments are imperfect; but the cold and passionless voice of history, though it may find fault or flaw, will more than satisfy those who loved him most, and will place his name among the highest and purest in the list of human rulers.
Jacobs acknowledges that while Garfield made mistakes, history will honor his contributions and integrity.
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