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From "The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3): 1809-1859" by Morley, John
Arthur Hallam
Gladstone's close friend at Eton and Oxford, a brilliant and intellectual youth.
Core Belief
"Hallam believes in the importance of intellectual and moral excellence. He is committed to using his talents to make the world a better place."
Worldview
Hallam sees the world as a place of beauty and wonder, but he is also aware of its pain and suffering. He believes in the power of love and friendship to overcome adversity.
Personality
Hallam is described as a man of intelligence, charm, and high moral character. He is an enthusiast for literature and serious thought, and he is deeply committed to his friends.
In Their Own Words
"Never since the time when I first knew you have I ceased to love and respect your character."
"It will be my proudest thought that I may henceforth act worthily of their affection who, like yourself, have influenced my mind for good in the earliest season of its development."
"The stamp of each of our minds is on the other. Many a habit of thought in each is modified, many a feeling is associated, which never would have existed in that combination, had it not been for the old familiar days when we lived together."
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