But he had a first-rate legal mind and was a clear, forceful writer.

Besides, neither is sure of being the real thing: the first-rate mind, the genuine original.

But he is blessed with both a first-rate mind for policy and a sure strategic sense.

A human being with a first-rate mind and a wealth of experience who understood what faced us.

Now there's an argument that requires a first-rate mind: Everybody does it.

He's got a first-rate mind, and you can't say that is our strongest suit in the theater now.

"They both have first-rate analytical minds, but their communications skills are even better."

But even his opponents conceded that he had a first-rate political mind.

You have a first-rate mind and a unique point of view.

But this only when a first-rate mind takes the matter in hand.