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John Morley: “It was Justice also, not temporary Prejudice nor Passion, that guided his judgment through the heated issues of the…”

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It was Justice also, not temporary Prejudice nor Passion, that guided his judgment through the heated issues of the time.
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John Morley

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This quote emphasizes that Turgot's decisions were guided by justice rather than fleeting emotions or biases during turbulent times.

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