He was punctual in his dealings; kind to his domestics; hospitable to strangers, and faithful to his friends. His abilities and his application were never duly appreciated; but, indeed, very few had any fair opportunity of judging of them. "To be moderate," says Erasmus, "amidst the extremes of party, is the first principle of patriotic courage." But moderation, alas! in those times, was utterly unknown; however, such strong mists of prejudice now no longer prevail, and whenever a true estimate is made of his Grace's character, the good and the honourable will greatly predominate; at least, the humble individual who offers this slight sketch, and still laments his loss, will always retain a just and grateful regard for his memory.

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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "He was punctual in his dealings; kind to his domestics; hospitable to strangers, and faithful to his friends. His abilities and his application were never duly appreciated; but, indeed, very few had any fair opportunity of judging of them. "To be moderate," says Erasmus, "amidst the extremes of party, is the first principle of patriotic courage." But moderation, alas! in those times, was utterly unknown; however, such strong mists of prejudice now no longer prevail, and whenever a true estimate is made of his Grace's character, the good and the honourable will greatly predominate; at least, the humble individual who offers this slight sketch, and still laments his loss, will always retain a just and grateful regard for his memory." in the context of "Joseph Cradock, Literary and Miscellaneous Memoirs (1826), pp. 116-117" to mean that wisdom is timeless.