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The most frightful dissoluteness of manners was encouraged by the example of the gods themselves.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “The most frightful dissoluteness of manners was encouraged by the example of the gods themselves.”
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Morley critiques the moral decay encouraged by the deities of ancient religions.
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If I were going to remain Indian Secretary for some time to come, my every effort would be devoted to an abatement of that enormous amount of writing.
Do not weary or fret or nag him with your superior wisdom.
What I expect is a healthful, slow fermentation in many minds, working towards the final product.
Inspire him with the desire of pleasing; he will soon know more of the art than all the masters could teach him.
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