acquaintance, although he would have been fascinating to talk to about matters that concerned him. His prowess as a logician made him exceedingly sure of his opinions, sometimes given to pride, overconfidence, tactlessness, and an inability to credit opposing views. At the same time, he was often aware of his pride and was constantly trying-and
apparently often succeeding-to subdue his arrogant spirit and to cultivate such Christian virtues as meekness, gentleness, and charity. As was common
