Word: graciously
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Dates: during 1900-1900
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...relations with others, his strong and gracious personality inspired confidence, esteem, and affection. In him traits rarely found together were harmoniously blended. Naturally conservative, he yet never opposed a new policy because it was new: he proved all things, and held fast to that which seemed to him good. Habitually cautious and reticent, he was when occasion demanded, courageous and outspoken. Habitually grave and dignified, he appreciated the merits of those who took things less seriously, and he had a quick eye for the lighter side of life. Though he lived up to the highest standard himself, he was lenient...