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There shall be no private negotiation carried on by me, but the time may come when I shall be obliged to speak publicly.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “There shall be no private negotiation carried on by me, but the time may come when I shall be obliged to speak publicly.”
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Morley asserts his intention to avoid private negotiations unless absolutely necessary, indicating a preference for public discourse.
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