The next summer, 1794, corn grew dear, and distress began in our land. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes begin corn dear
In 1792, my Sister told me, I was growing out of my senses. Joanna Southcott growsensesister Change image and share on social
I was now ordered to have my writings copied, and put into the printer's hand. Joanna Southcott copyhandorder Change image and share on social
An independent state does not pay too dear a price for its independence in accepting the sufferings of war when it cannot avoid them; a state which has lost its independence may find at least some compensation in the fact that its protector procures for it peace with its neighbours. Theodor Mommsen acceptavoidcompensation share on social
It is hardly surprising that women concentrate on the way they look instead of what is in their minds since not much has been put in their minds to begin with. Mary Shelley beginconcentratemind Change image and share on social
The advantage to Great Britain of a regular free trade in corn would, therefore, be more by raising the rest of the world to our standard and price, than by lowering the prices here to the standard of the Continent. Joseph Hume advantagebritaincontinent share on social
