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Not only were his natural gifts unsurpassed in the present age, but he had a serious and earnest side to his character.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “Not only were his natural gifts unsurpassed in the present age, but he had a serious and earnest side to his character.”
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Morley praises Lord Derby for his exceptional natural gifts and his serious character.
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