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John Morley: I am a lover of liberty; and that liberty which I value for myself, I value for every human being in proportion to his…

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I am a lover of liberty; and that liberty which I value for myself, I value for every human being in proportion to his means and opportunities.
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John Morley

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Morley declares his belief in liberty for all individuals, valuing it according to their means and opportunities.

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