John Morley: “It is the combination of these with elevation, with true sincerity…”

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It is the combination of these with elevation, with true sincerity, with extraordinary mental force.

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Here, Morley discusses the essential qualities that elevate a person's character beyond mere knowledge.

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John Morley: “It is the combination of these with elevation, with true sincerity, with extraordinary mental force.”