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John Morley: “You do not work really from the principle of liberalism, but from the cognate, though distinct principles of democracy…”

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You do not work really from the principle of liberalism, but from the cognate, though distinct principles of democracy, nationality, progress, etc.
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John Morley

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Morley critiques the principles driving political movements, suggesting they diverge from true liberalism.

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