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Gladstone had given proof that he knew how to embody sentiment in acts of parliament, and he associated it with the broadest ideas of citizenship and policy.
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John Morley
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Morley praises Gladstone for translating sentiment into legislative action, linking it to broader citizenship ideals.
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