John Morley: “This was not a mere sounding sentence in a speech; it was one of the…”

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This was not a mere sounding sentence in a speech; it was one of the heroic acts of his life.

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Morley emphasizes the importance of Gladstone's declaration regarding the Irish Church, framing it as a pivotal act.

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True merit once resigned, No trick nor feint will serve as well.

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John Morley: “This was not a mere sounding sentence in a speech; it was one of the heroic acts of his life.”