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John Morley: Do not let us waste ourselves in controversy, here or elsewhere, or in mere anger; let us try to draw to our side the…

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Do not let us waste ourselves in controversy, here or elsewhere, or in mere anger; let us try to draw to our side the men who now influence the people.
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John Morley

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Morley advocates for unity and collaboration rather than conflict in political discourse.

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