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He could have little thought of high salary or personal ease, when he discerned an opportunity of improving the hard lot of the peasant, and softening the misfortunes of the realm.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “He could have little thought of high salary or personal ease, when he discerned an opportunity of improving the hard lot…”
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Morley highlights Turgot's selflessness and dedication to improving the lives of peasants over personal gain.
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