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PALMERSTON, Lord Quotes

(1784-1865), English prime minister

Dirt

Dirt is not dirt, but only something in the wrong place.

Opinion

Opinions are stronger than armies.—If they are founded in truth and justice, they will, in the end, prevail against the bayonets of infantry, the fire of artillery, and the charges of cavalry.

Reform

There was a time when it was not the fashion for public men to say, "Show me a proved abuse, and I will do my best to correct it."—Times are changed.—Men now say, "Show me a practical improvement, and that improvement I will do my best to realize."

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