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But I have the fear that when the occasion for action comes, which will not be in my time, many liberals may perhaps hang back and may cause further trouble.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “But I have the fear that when the occasion for action comes, which will not be in my time, many liberals may perhaps…”
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Morley expresses concern that future liberal leaders may hesitate to act when the time comes, potentially leading to further issues.
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