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John Morley: But, sir, the removal of that load of woe and shame is a great and noble prize.

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But, sir, the removal of that load of woe and shame is a great and noble prize.
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John Morley

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Morley describes the noble goal of alleviating suffering as a significant achievement for humanity.

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