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John Morley: “The state, in choosing men to serve it, takes no notice of their opinions; if they be willing faithfully to serve it…”

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The state, in choosing men to serve it, takes no notice of their opinions; if they be willing faithfully to serve it, that satisfies. ...
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John Morley

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Morley emphasizes the importance of loyalty over personal beliefs in public service.

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