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No man can do his duty in that office and be popular while he holds it.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “No man can do his duty in that office and be popular while he holds it.”
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Morley reflects on the challenges of holding a significant political office and the inherent unpopularity that comes with it.
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