“The first years in Parliament I did nothing - nothing to any purpose. My own distinction was my darling object.”
Quote by William Wilberforce
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William Wilberforce
William Wilberforce was a British politician known for his leading role in the movement to abolish slavery. He actively pushed for legislation against the slave trade in the British Parliament and dedicated his life to promoting social justice and moral reform. more
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