The franchise itself gives no real power, unless accompanied by the right on the part of all the possessors of it to elect something like an equal number of representatives. John Bright accompanyelectequal Change image and share on social
If this phrase of the 'balance of power' is to be always an argument for war, the pretext for war will never be wanting, and peace can never be secure. John Bright argumentbalancepeace Change image and share on social
Popular applause veers with the wind. John Bright applausepopularveer Change image and share on social
Be the measure great or small, let it be honest in every part. John Bright greathonestmeasure Change image and share on social
It was in the year 1820, when I was nearly nine years old, that I first went to a regular school. John Bright regularschoolyear Change image and share on social
Demand the ballot as the undeniable right of every man who is called to the poll, and take special care that the old constitutional rule and principle, by which majorities alone shall decide in Parliamentary elections, shall not be violated. John Bright ballotcallcare share on social
I hope this view of the question may be a mistaken one, because it does not seem to me very unlikely that the suffrage will be granted to women. John Bright granthopemistake Change image and share on social
The knowledge of the ancient languages is mainly a luxury. John Bright ancientknowledgelanguage Change image and share on social
The Government and the Parliament, even the House of Lords, will consent to a large increase of electors; and men who have not considered the subject fully will imagine they have gained much by the concession. John Bright concessionconsentconsider share on social
I. cannot stoop to reply to the folly and the slander of every poor Tory partisan who assails me, and I should not have noticed you but for the fact that you are a member of the House of Commons. John Bright assailcommonfact Change image and share on social
