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John Morley: “I am persuaded that at this juncture opinions of this colour being true and sound, are also the only opinions which the…”

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I am persuaded that at this juncture opinions of this colour being true and sound, are also the only opinions which the country is disposed to approve.
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John Morley

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He expresses confidence that the prevailing opinions at the time align with what the country supports.

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