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John Morley: But these things, which explain the attachment, the adoration of those whose ideas he represented, would not explain why…

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But these things, which explain the attachment, the adoration of those whose ideas he represented, would not explain why it is that sentiments almost as fervent are felt and expressed by those whose ideas were not carried out by his policy.
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John Morley

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Morley discusses the complex reasons behind the admiration for a leader, even among those who disagreed with his policies.

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