But I think the dignity and authority, not to say the honour and integrity, of government require that the liberty of speaking beyond those limits should be exercised sparingly, reluctantly, and with much modesty and reserve.
Morley emphasizes the need for modesty and restraint in the exercise of free speech by government officials.
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With a few exceptions, a political speech like the manna in the wilderness loses its savour on the second day.
But we have no right to cast on him any responsibility beyond what is strictly military.
There lay Ireland,—squalid, dismal, sullen, dull, expectant, sunk deep in hostile intent.
What I expect is a healthful, slow fermentation in many minds, working towards the final product.
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