My only consolation has been to read up the history of Ireland in Lecky and our abominable treatment of her. All the faults of the Irish character are traceable to that. (John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn)

My only consolation has been to read up the history of Ireland in Lecky and our abominable treatment of her. All the faults of the Irish character are traceable to that.

John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn

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