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Parliament had put the weapon into his hands, and it was for him to smite his antagonists to the ground.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “Parliament had put the weapon into his hands, and it was for him to smite his antagonists to the ground.”
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Morley reflects on the power dynamics within Parliament, emphasizing the responsibility placed on leaders.
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