“I am depressed rather at the wave of brutality sweeping over the country.”
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Famous John Burns Quotes
“Judge men less by the labels they wear than by their persistent labour for sure if slow progress.”
“I don't want boys to use their pencils for improper writing.”
“Why four great powers should fight over Serbia no fellow can understand.”
“Books are a real solace, friendships are good but action is better than all.”
“For the moment and for some time great events have been denied me, forward action not come my way.”
“I am not ashamed to say that I am the son of a washerwoman.”