I am aware that the age is not what we all wish, but I am sure that the only means to check its degeneracy is heartily to concur in whatever is best in our time.—BURKE.
John Morley: “I am aware that the age is not what we all wish, but I am sure that the only means to check its degeneracy is heartily…”
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Morley emphasizes the importance of actively supporting the best aspects of one's time to combat societal decline.
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