In their impatient moments they dismissed him as an opportunist, but whenever there was a chance of getting anything done, they mostly found that he was the only man with courage and resolution enough to attempt to do it.
Morley discusses the perception of Gladstone as an opportunist, yet acknowledges his unique courage to act when needed.
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