“Away with the cant of 'Measures not men!'-the idle supposition that it is the harness and not the horses that draw the chariot along.”
Quote by George Canning
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George Canning
George Canning, born on April 11, 1770, and died on August 8, 1827, was a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom. He was an influential figure in early 19th-century British politics, known for his contributions to foreign policy and his significant impact on European affairs. more
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