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John Morley: There is identity in human nature, and repetition in surrounding circumstance means the reproduction of social…

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There is identity in human nature, and repetition in surrounding circumstance means the reproduction of social consequences.
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John Morley

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Morley reflects on the inherent similarities in human nature and the societal consequences of repeated circumstances.

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