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British Statesman

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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“Wars have ever been but another aristocratic mode of plundering and oppressing commerce.”

War Peace Anti War Antiwar Commerce Aristocratic

Book:Russia and the Eastern Question

Source: Russia and the Eastern Question

“Let it never be forgotten that it is not by means of war that states are rendered fit for the enjoyment of constitutional freedom; on the contrary, whilst terror and bloodshed reign in the land, involving men's minds in the extremities of hopes and fears, there can be no process of thought, no education going on, by which alone can a people be prepared for the enjoyment of rational liberty.”

Source: England, Ireland, and America

“It has been one of my difficulties, in arguing this question out of doors with friends or strangers, that I rarely find any intelligible agreement as to the object of the war.”

Has Beens War Doors Objects Difficulty Stranger Arguing Agreement

Book:Speeches on Questions of Public Policy

Source: Speeches on Questions of Public Policy

“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.”

World War Country Nations Contrary Engaged Engagement Treaties Going To War Arbitration

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

“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

“Treaties of peace, made after war, are entrusted to individuals to negotiate and carry out.”

Made War Individual Treaties Peace Treaties

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

About the Author

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

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