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We had been constantly challenged to a dissolution, and not to take the challenge up would be a proof of mistrust, weakness, and a faint heart.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgWe had been constantly challenged to a dissolution, and not to take the challenge up would be a proof of mistrust, weakness, and a faint heart.
Morley argues that failing to respond to calls for dissolution would signal weakness and mistrust.
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