John Morley: “Cobden’s was a mind incapable of entertaining the discussion of a…”

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Cobden’s was a mind incapable of entertaining the discussion of a question without fully weighing and estimating its moral aspects and results.

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Morley describes Cobden's approach to political discussions, highlighting his focus on the moral implications of issues.

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