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John Morley: I deeply deplore the oblivion into which public economy has fallen; the prevailing disposition to make a luxury of…

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I deeply deplore the oblivion into which public economy has fallen; the prevailing disposition to make a luxury of panics, which multitudes seem to enjoy as they would a sensational novel or a highly seasoned cookery; and the leaning of both parties to socialism, which I radically disapprove.
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John Morley

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Morley expresses concern about the neglect of public economy and the rise of socialism in politics.

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