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John Morley: Nor is this work pleasant; but I am as far as possible from repenting of it, as no one else to whom the public would…

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Nor is this work pleasant; but I am as far as possible from repenting of it, as no one else to whom the public would listen saved me the trouble.
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John Morley

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Morley reflects on the burdens of his work while affirming his commitment to it.

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