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It is idle for the leading Irish churchmen to think “we will wait and see what they offer and then ask so much more.” Our mode of warfare cannot but be influenced by the troops we lead.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “It is idle for the leading Irish churchmen to think “we will wait and see what they offer and then ask so much more.”…”
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Morley critiques the passive approach of Irish church leaders, advocating for a more proactive stance in negotiations.
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