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John Morley: In a word, dissolution means either immediate death, or at the best death a little postponed, and the party either way…

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In a word, dissolution means either immediate death, or at the best death a little postponed, and the party either way shattered for the time.
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John Morley

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Morley warns that dissolution of the party could lead to severe consequences for its future.

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