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Quote by John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn

“The means prepare the end, and the end is what the means have made of it.”

Quote by John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn

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John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn

John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn, was a prominent British politician, writer, and scholar in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He held several significant positions, including Lord President of the Council, and is known for his contributions to liberal politics and social reform. more

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