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For in truth it is not in human nature, either Irish or any other, to labour the framing of a bill which has no chance of being seriously considered.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “For in truth it is not in human nature, either Irish or any other, to labour the framing of a bill which has no chance…”
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Morley discusses the human tendency to avoid futile efforts in political legislation, emphasizing the need for serious consideration.
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