Walpole by John Morley ~ Full Audiobook [biography]
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Wall Pole's Characteristics
Rulers who have gained historic fame by war and empire naturally impose heroic and commanding traits on mankind rulers who have been great in peace usually move us by the qualities of a wise and benign morality sir robert wall post position is in this respect a peculiar one he was a powerful ruler who guided the country through a long and profoundly critical ordeal yet his name possesses no heroic associations. His career suggests neither the attractions of private virtue nor the inspiration of lofty public ideals it is impossible to make one of the grand heroic figures of human history out of nothing more sublime than strong sagacity penetrating common sense and tenacious public spirit.
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