There never was a more manful and admirable expression of the devotion of the service, than the promise of their cordial, whole-hearted, and laborious support of the policy which they have now got to carry through.
Morley highlights the commendable dedication of the Civil Service to support new policies.
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But Turgot was one of those severe and scrupulous souls, to whom a wicked promise does not cease to be degrading by becoming hypocritical.
Fitness is henceforth to be the criterion of eligibility.
This was a complete falsification of a whole set of our national promises.
Do not weary or fret or nag him with your superior wisdom.
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