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John Morley: On the other hand a good writer takes all the pains he can to keep his reader out of such scrapes.

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On the other hand a good writer takes all the pains he can to keep his reader out of such scrapes.
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John Morley

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Morley emphasizes the responsibility of a good writer to guide readers away from confusion or misunderstanding.

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