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John Morley: “Gladstone had the signal distinction of creating the public opinion by which he worked, and warming the climate in which…”

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Gladstone had the signal distinction of creating the public opinion by which he worked, and warming the climate in which his projects throve.
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John Morley

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Morley acknowledges Gladstone's unique ability to shape public opinion to support his initiatives.

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