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If Germany is to become a colonizing power, all I say is, God speed her! She becomes our ally and partner in the execution of the great purposes of Providence for the advantage of mankind.
William E. Gladstone
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William E. Gladstone
Age: 88 †
Born: 1809
Born: December 29
Died: 1898
Died: May 19
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National injustice is the surest road to national downfall.
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One example is worth a thousand arguments.
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Avarice, where it has full dominion, excludes every other passion.
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Nothing more surely cultivates and embellishes a man than association with refined and virtuous women.
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If you are cold, tea will warm you if you are too heated, it will cool you If you are depressed, it will cheer you If you are excited, it will calm you.
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Selfishness is the greatest curse of the human race.
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