That I was conscious of having incurred a great responsibility, and felt the difficulty which arises when great issues are raised, and a man can only act and speak upon the best lights he possesses, aware all the time that he may be in error.
Morley acknowledges the weight of responsibility that comes with addressing significant issues, aware of the potential for error.
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