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Of this neglect people can hardly be blamed for thinking that the men of business, men of the world, and men of honour who were masters of the Times, must be held absolutely incapable.
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John Morley
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Morley criticizes the leadership of the Times newspaper, suggesting a failure in ethical standards among its executives.
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