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“The oppression of a majority is detestable and odious; the oppression of a minority is only by one degree less detestable and odious.”

Quote by William E. Gladstone

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William E. Gladstone

William E. Gladstone was a British statesman who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer and was a leading figure in the Liberal Party. He was active in British politics for half a century and is known for his steadfast liberal stance and reformist spirit. more

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