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John Morley: “If mistrust of self be a qualification, God knows I have it.” All opened excellently.”

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If mistrust of self be a qualification, God knows I have it.” All opened excellently.
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John Morley

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Morley expresses his own self-doubt, reflecting on the personal challenges faced by public figures.

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