John Morley: “The liberalism of to-day is better in what I have described as…”

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The liberalism of to-day is better in what I have described as ennobling the old conservatism; nay, much better, yet far from being good.

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John Morley

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Morley reflects on the evolution of liberalism, suggesting it has improved by incorporating elements of conservatism, though still has shortcomings.

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John Morley: “The liberalism of to-day is better in what I have described as ennobling the old conservatism; nay, much better, yet far…”