Beliefs
Lovett was a moral-force Chartist, and decried the use or threat of violence to achieve political change. He believed in temperance, and was a staunch advocate of sobriety. Against the educational standards of the time, he believed in teaching methods founded on kindness and compassion.
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“Its an indulgence to sit in a room and discuss your beliefs as if they were a juicy piece of gossip.”
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