He had the fatal characteristic of loving only the persons who flattered him.

With much perception of character, sense of humour, and appreciation of intellect, he recognized the power of the leading men in the nation, and sought to gain them.

So long as he hoped success, he was loud in their praises.

They were all wise, substantial, well-languaged, big fellows, such as were not to be found in England or anywhere else.

When they refused to be made his tools, they became tinkers, boors, devils, and atheists.