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John Morley: “And I am most anxious that the public should begin to take a closer and more practical view of the topics which you have…”

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And I am most anxious that the public should begin to take a closer and more practical view of the topics which you have done so much to bring into prominence.
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John Morley

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Morley encourages public engagement with important social topics.

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