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Again, the path of honour in Ireland was equally the path of honour and of safety in Great Britain.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “Again, the path of honour in Ireland was equally the path of honour and of safety in Great Britain.”
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Morley emphasizes the importance of honor in both Ireland and Great Britain, suggesting that integrity is crucial for political safety.
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