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John Morley: “But Turgot was one of those severe and scrupulous souls, to whom a wicked promise does not cease to be degrading by…”

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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.
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John Morley

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Morley describes Turgot's moral integrity and his refusal to accept hypocrisy.

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