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John Morley: “G.—Unless a man has a considerable gift for taking things as they come, he may make up his mind that political life will…”

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G.—Unless a man has a considerable gift for taking things as they come, he may make up his mind that political life will be sheer torment to him.
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John Morley

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Morley reflects on the challenges of political life and the importance of adaptability.

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