I appeal to an established tradition older, wider, nobler far—a tradition not which disregards British interests, but which teaches you to seek the promotion of these interests in obeying the dictates of honour and justice.
Morley emphasizes the importance of a moral tradition in British foreign policy, advocating for justice over mere national interest.
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This was a complete falsification of a whole set of our national promises.
But we have no right to cast on him any responsibility beyond what is strictly military.
Do not weary or fret or nag him with your superior wisdom.
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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