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John Morley: My praise will be impartial: for he did not fascinate, or command, or attract me through any medium but that of judgment…

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My praise will be impartial: for he did not fascinate, or command, or attract me through any medium but that of judgment and conscience.
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John Morley

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Morley emphasizes the importance of impartial judgment in his praise for others, rather than being swayed by charm.

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