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This was not a mere sounding sentence in a speech; it was one of the heroic acts of his life.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “This was not a mere sounding sentence in a speech; it was one of the heroic acts of his life.”
Editor's note · Context
Morley emphasizes the importance of Gladstone's declaration regarding the Irish Church, framing it as a pivotal act.
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