John Morley: “You have nothing to trust to but your own energy and the sublime…”

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You have nothing to trust to but your own energy and the sublime instinct of an ancient people.

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John Morley

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Morley emphasizes the importance of individual effort and the innate strengths of a historical people in the face of challenges.

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John Morley: “You have nothing to trust to but your own energy and the sublime instinct of an ancient people.”