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John Morley: “Turgot, however, insisted on placing genius and reputation below the necessity of being honest.”

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Turgot, however, insisted on placing genius and reputation below the necessity of being honest.
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John Morley

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Morley emphasizes the importance of honesty over personal ambition in this reflection on Turgot's values.

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