On the contrary, all the world would point to that nation as violating a treaty, by going to war with a country with whom they had engaged to enter into arbitration. Richard Cobden arbitrationcontrarycountry Change image and share on social
For every credibility gap there is a gullibility gap. Richard Cobden credibilitygapgullibility Change image and share on social
The problem to solve is, whether a single or a double government would be most advantageous; and, in considering that point, I am met by this difficulty - that I cannot see that the present form of government is a double government at all. Richard Cobden advantageousdifficultydouble share on social
The progress of freedom depends more upon the maintenance of peace, the spread of commerce, and the diffusion of education, than upon the labors of cabinets and foreign offices. Richard Cobden cabinetcommercedepend Change image and share on social
I have been particularly struck with the overwhelming evidence which is given as to the fitness of the natives of India for high offices and employments. Richard Cobden employmentevidencefitness Change image and share on social
This great oracle of the East India Company himself admits that, if there is no power vested in the Court of Directors but that of the patronage, there is really no government vested in them at all. Richard Cobden admitcompanycourt Change image and share on social
A newspaper should be the maximum of information, and the minimum of comment. Richard Cobden commentinformationmaximum Change image and share on social
You may keep Turkey on the map of Europe, you may call the country by the name of Turkey if you like, but do not think you can keep up the Mahommedan rule in the country. Richard Cobden callcountryeurope Change image and share on social
I am not accustomed to pay fulsome compliments to the English, by telling them that they are superior to all the world; but this I can say, that they do not deserve the name of cowards. Richard Cobden accustomcomplimentcoward Change image and share on social
I cannot separate the finances of India from those of England. If the finances of the Indian Government receive any severe and irreparable check, will not the resources of England be called upon to meet the emergency, and to supply the deficiency? Richard Cobden callcheckdeficiency share on social
