John Morley: “I find, however, that the tories when it suits their purpose have much…”

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I find, however, that the tories when it suits their purpose have much less reverence for antiquity than I have.

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John Morley

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Morley critiques the inconsistency of the Tories regarding their reverence for tradition when it suits their interests.

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John Morley: “I find, however, that the tories when it suits their purpose have much less reverence for antiquity than I have.”