I therefore declare, that if you wish any remission of the taxation which falls upon the homes of the people of England and Wales, you can only find it by reducing the great military establishments, and diminishing the money paid to fighting men in time of peace. Richard Cobden declarediminishengland 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
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
People who eat potatoes will never be able to perform their abilities in whatever job they choose to have. Richard Cobden abilitychooseeat Change image and share on social
At all events, arbitration is more rational, just, and humane than the resort to the sword. Richard Cobden arbitrationeventhumane Change image and share on social
But it is my happiness to be half Welsh, and that the better half. Richard Cobden halfhappinesswelsh Change image and share on social
Luck relies on chance, labor on character. Richard Cobden chancecharacterlabor 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
I am no party man in this matter in any degree; and if I have any objection to the motion it is this, that whereas it is a motion to inquire into the manufacturing distress of the country, it should have been a motion to inquire into manufacturing and agricultural distress. Richard Cobden agriculturalcountrydegree share on social
For the progress of scientific knowledge will lead to a constant increase of expenditure. Richard Cobden constantexpenditureincrease Change image and share on social
