John Morley: “The smallest in the forum of conscience, they are the greatest in the…”

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The smallest in the forum of conscience, they are the greatest in the vast theatre of action.

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This quote illustrates Morley's belief that even the smallest moral dilemmas can have significant impacts in the broader context of action.

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John Morley: “The smallest in the forum of conscience, they are the greatest in the vast theatre of action.”