He was a medley of contradictions.

Unconventional to the point of eccentricity, his sense of his proper dignity was sound and sufficient.

Though lavish in the use of money, he had a full realization of its value and made close contracts for his work.

Like Sellers, his mind soared when it sailed financial currents.

He lacked acute business judgment in the larger things, while an excellent economist in the lesser.
His marriage was the most brilliant stroke of his life.