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No, the line must be drawn firm between the writer and the man of action; no comparisons there.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “No, the line must be drawn firm between the writer and the man of action; no comparisons there.”
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Morley emphasizes the distinction between literary creators and political leaders, suggesting that their contributions should not be compared directly.
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