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Gladstone had given proof that he knew how to embody sentiment in acts of parliament, and he associated it with the broadest ideas of citizenship and policy.
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John Morley
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Morley praises Gladstone for translating sentiment into legislative action, linking it to broader citizenship ideals.
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No: not at all; because there is so much, I will not say of random variety, but there is so much independent use of mind upon the facts that we have to deal with, that I listen with endless edification and instruction.
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Do not weary or fret or nag him with your superior wisdom.
This is no mere case of barren wrangle and verbal recrimination.
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