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Her love of truth and wish to do right prevent all prejudices from effectually warping her.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “Her love of truth and wish to do right prevent all prejudices from effectually warping her.”
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Morley praises the Queen's integrity and commitment to truth, highlighting her moral character.
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