John Morley: “England had undertaken responsibilities of empire such as never before…”

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England had undertaken responsibilities of empire such as never before lay on the shoulders or the minds of men.

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Morley reflects on the unprecedented responsibilities of the British Empire during the 19th century.

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The plan for Ireland ought to be produced by the government of the day.

There lay Ireland,—squalid, dismal, sullen, dull, expectant, sunk deep in hostile intent.

Inspire him with the desire of pleasing; he will soon know more of the art than all the masters could teach him.

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John Morley: “England had undertaken responsibilities of empire such as never before lay on the shoulders or the minds of men.”