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John Morley: From this body there has never on any occasion within my memory proceeded the impulse that has prompted, and finally…

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From this body there has never on any occasion within my memory proceeded the impulse that has prompted, and finally achieved, any of the great measures which in the last half century have contributed so much to the fame and happiness of England.
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John Morley

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Morley critiques the lack of initiative from a certain body in driving significant reforms in England's history.

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