From his undergraduate days he had been recognised as an authority on any abstract subject, and his directness of approach and candour were an inspiration to his associates.
Mula sa kanyang mga undergraduate na araw niya ay kinikilala bilang isang awtoridad sa anumang paksa mahirap unawain, at ang kanyang katuwiranan ng diskarte at pagkamakatarungan ay isang inspirasyon sa kanyang nag-uugnay.