John Morley: “And there is something odious in fighting shy of a man, so powerful in…”

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And there is something odious in fighting shy of a man, so powerful in talent, of such undoubted integrity.

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John Morley

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Morley criticizes the avoidance of engaging with a talented individual, emphasizing the importance of integrity in politics.

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John Morley: “And there is something odious in fighting shy of a man, so powerful in talent, of such undoubted integrity.”