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Boy as I was, I learned then what was characteristic of Mr. Choate through life his horror of commonplace. Why, he seem ed to say, argue about a thing which an in telligent human being should detect at the first glance 'l He always tried to evade bores, in youth as in age; and to him the most dreadful of bores were well-meaning men, deficient in quickness of apprehension and directness of insight, who were fond of exercising their powers of disputation in the weary work of placing on a logical foundation the indisputable. Godwin once mentioned to Coleridge that he and Mack intosh had been engaged for three hours in an argument without arriving at a definite conclusion. If there had been a man of genius in the room, Coleridge retorted, he would have settled the question in five min utes. Choate had this impatience of a man of genius with long-winded controversies.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book collects a series of reminiscences about the legal career and multifaceted genius of Rufus Choate, who was renowned for his eloquence, wit, and imagination. Choate's unique style fused a mastery of legal reasoning with a theatrical charisma, turning jury trials into riveting dramas. He was a fierce advocate for his clients, and his ability to manipulate minds and sway emotions was legendary. The author not only provides anecdotes and observations about Choate himself but also explores the broader historical and intellectual landscape of the time through the lens of his life and work. The book sheds light on the dynamic interplay between law, politics, and culture in 19th-century America, making it an invaluable resource for understanding both the man and his tumultuous era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331508120_0
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