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I Recognise That Socialism Has Ended Its Purely Theoretical Course, And That The Hour To Construct Has Come.

I Must Firmly Adhere To The Views I Have Held And Practice, That Socialism To Succeed Must Be Practical, Tolerant, Cohesive And Consciously Compromising With Progressive Forces Running, If Not So Far, In Parallel Lines Towards Its Own Goal.

I Am Not Ashamed To Say That I Am The Son Of A Washerwoman.

The Thames Is Liquid History.

For The Moment And For Some Time Great Events Have Been Denied Me, Forward Action Not Come My Way.