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That web of concord is too tender yet, not to suffer under the rude strain of conflicts and concussions even such as we have no material share in.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “That web of concord is too tender yet, not to suffer under the rude strain of conflicts and concussions even such as we…”
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Morley warns that fragile relationships can be harmed by conflicts, even if not directly involved.
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