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Richard Cobden was a British statesman known for his advocacy of free trade. Born on June 3, 1804, and died on April 2, 1865, he was a prominent member of the British Whig Party. Cobden championed reduced government intervention in the economy and the liberalization of trade between nations.

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“Peace will come to earth when the people have more to do with each other and governments less.”

People Government Earth

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“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?”

Ifs Government Resources India England Checks Finance Indian Fierce Severe Emergencies Deficiency Irreparable

Book:Speeches on Questions of Public Policy

Source: Speeches on Questions of Public Policy

“From 1836, down to last year, there is no proof of the Government having any confidence in the duration of peace, or possessing increased security against war.”

Years War Government Lasts Security Proof Last Year Possessing Duration Against War

Book:Speeches on Peace, Financial Reform, Colonial Reform, and Other Subjects: Delivered During 1849

Source: Speeches on Peace, Financial Reform, Colonial Reform, and Other Subjects: Delivered During 1849

“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.”

Problem Government Would Be Form Mets Difficulty Solve Considering Forms Of Government

Book:Speeches on Questions of Public Policy

Source: Speeches on Questions of Public Policy

“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.”

Ifs Government Company Directors India Court East Oracles Patronage

Book:Speeches on Questions of Public Policy

Source: Speeches on Questions of Public Policy

About the Author

Born: June 3, 1804
Died: April 2, 1865
Known for: British Statesman
Quotes: 36

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