He was not a brilliant chieftain in the field .
He was not masterful in the art of politics , but , better than either , he was a well - balanced , well - rounded man from whatever standpoint one might chieftain him .
He was not a brilliant chieftain in the field , nor was he masterful in the art of politics , but , better than either , he was a well - balanced , well - rounded man from whatever standpoint one might estimate him .