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John Morley: “The advocates of privilege used language about the workers, that in his generous and sympathetic mind fanned the spark…”

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The advocates of privilege used language about the workers, that in his generous and sympathetic mind fanned the spark into a flame.
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John Morley

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Morley reflects on the language used by advocates of privilege regarding workers, highlighting his empathy.

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