There was nothing flighty about him, no indication of monomania-he reasoned well, but from the point of view of a man who has had only an elementary education, knowing nothing of philosophy; he had no religious crotchets, and apparently thought little or not at all on religious matters-was, in fine, a natural and healthy man, a Despiser of alcohol, satisfied with the moment he lived in, and giving no consideration to that which would come after.
"The Autobiography of a Journalist, Volume I"
William James Stillman
Three years before this Swift wrote to Stella, "I think Mr. St. John the greatest young man I ever knew; wit, capacity, beauty, quickness of apprehension, good learning and an excellent taste; the greatest orator in the House of Commons, admirable conversation, good nature and good manners, generous, and a Despiser of money."
"A History of the Four Georges, Volume I (of 4)"
Justin McCarthy
He was a zealous imperialist, and a lover of tranquillity, a Despiser of the natives and a hater of the Christians.
"Callista"
John Henry Cardinal Newman