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The subsequent fortunes of such governments lead to the belief that upon the whole, though such a return may be the lesser of two evils, yet it is not a thing in itself to be desired.
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John Morley
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Morley suggests that while returning to a previous government may be the lesser evil, it is not desirable in itself.
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