John Morley: “For us there is no excuse: there was no difficulty whatever in our…”

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For us there is no excuse: there was no difficulty whatever in our doing our duty.

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Morley emphasizes the moral obligation of individuals to fulfill their duties without excuses.

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John Morley: “For us there is no excuse: there was no difficulty whatever in our doing our duty.”