John Morley: “But he won’t linger a minute longer than he must in the dingy places…”

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But he won’t linger a minute longer than he must in the dingy places of life and character.

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This quote reflects Morley's observation on the nature of individuals who avoid negativity in life.

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John Morley: “But he won’t linger a minute longer than he must in the dingy places of life and character.”