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John Morley: “With characteristic modesty he said, “I am a dwarf on the shoulders of a giant.”

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With characteristic modesty he said, “I am a dwarf on the shoulders of a giant.
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John Morley

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Morley reflects on the humility of a prominent figure in politics, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging one's influences.

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