In England, excitement of the unsound sort that is independent of knowledge, consideration, or deliberation; independent of any weighing of the actual facts and any forecast of latent possibilities, grew more and more vociferous.
Morley describes the growing public outcry in England, which often lacked a foundation in knowledge or thoughtful analysis of the situation.
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The plan for Ireland ought to be produced by the government of the day.
With a few exceptions, a political speech like the manna in the wilderness loses its savour on the second day.
Inspire him with the desire of pleasing; he will soon know more of the art than all the masters could teach him.
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