2 Metaphors for pattison

Pattison was a man who, in many ways, did not do himself justice.

We hear of people being spoilt by their prepossessions, their party, their prejudices, the necessities of their political and ecclesiastical position; Mr. Pattison is a warning that a man may claim the utmost independence, and yet be maimed in his power of being just and reasonable by other things than party.

2 Metaphors for  pattison