But I will state briefly (1) my conduct in that matter was mainly or wholly governed by regard to peace, for I believed, and believe now, that in 1860 there were only two alternatives; one of them, the French treaty, and the other, war with France.
Morley reflects on the historical context of peace and war in relation to a treaty with France.
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But Turgot was one of those severe and scrupulous souls, to whom a wicked promise does not cease to be degrading by becoming hypocritical.
With a few exceptions, a political speech like the manna in the wilderness loses its savour on the second day.
What I wish to insist upon is, not that that system was good, but that the statesman who undertook to overthrow it, should have had something to put in its place.
Fitness is henceforth to be the criterion of eligibility.
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