“The ravages of drink are greater than those of war pestilence and famine combined.”
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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