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When power fell into his hands, he made no single move of solid effect for either social reform or imperial unity.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “When power fell into his hands, he made no single move of solid effect for either social reform or imperial unity.”
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Morley critiques the lack of action taken by a leader when given power, emphasizing the importance of effective governance.
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