Charles Francis Adams Jr. Quotes

History thus becomes largely a study of character. Insight into temperament is hardly less important than the probing of "original materials."

Charles Francis Adams Jr.

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• History thus becomes largely a study of character. Insight into temperament is hardly less important than the probing of "original materials."

  

  Charles Francis Adams Jr.
  • Important
  • Character
  • History