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There are situations that require a dictator, not to impose an opinion, but to kindle an aspiration; not to shape a demand, but to be the effective organ of opinion and demand.
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John Morley
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Morley argues for the necessity of strong leadership in certain situations to inspire and mobilize public opinion.
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