But nothing short of transcendent talents and transcendent services can account for his retention of office and his marked success.

Speaking of this event, Kelly says, It was truly grievous to see such transcendent talents as she once possessed so sunk, so fallen.

Mr. Clay spoke of his " transcendent talents," of his "clear, concise, compact logic," of his "felicity in generalization surpassed by no one."

Transcendent talents and services scarcely sufficed.