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“People are disposed to mistake predicting troubles for causing troubles and even for desiring troubles.”

Quote by Enoch Powell

Book:Reflections

Work

Reflections is a compilation of reflective pieces, likely exploring themes of introspection, personal growth, and philosophical musings. more

Author

British politician who served as the Chancellor of the Exchequer. He is known for his controversial remarks on racial issues. more

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“I have set and always will set my face like flint against making any difference between one citizen of this country and another on grounds of his origin.”

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“The Prime Minister, shortly after she came into office, received a sobriquet as the 'Iron Lady'. It arose in the context of remarks which she made about defence against the Soviet Union and its allies; but there was no reason to suppose that the Right Honourable Lady did not welcome and, indeed, take pride in that description. In the next week or two this House, the nation and the Right Honourable Lady herself, will learn of what metal she is made.”

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