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John Morley: “The world believes that this is what I cannot endure; I shall be glad of an opportunity of putting its opinion to the…”

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The world believes that this is what I cannot endure; I shall be glad of an opportunity of putting its opinion to the test.
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John Morley

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Morley expresses his desire to challenge public perceptions about his endurance in difficult situations.

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