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John Morley: It is alike more just and more useful that all those who have fallen behind either in wit or in good fortune, should…

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It is alike more just and more useful that all those who have fallen behind either in wit or in good fortune, should lend their right arms to those who know how best to employ them, who can pay them a wage in advance, and guarantee them a share in the future profits....
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John Morley

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Morley advocates for collaboration between those with resources and those who are less fortunate to foster economic growth.

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