Quote#Kindness
If by aristocracy those persons are meant who do not live among the…
Quote byJohn Russell, 1st Earl Russell · 1792–1878
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Speech to the House of Commons introducing the first reform bill, 1 March 1831.
English (original)
if by aristocracy those persons are meant who do not live among the people, who know nothing of the people, and who care nothing for them—who seek honours without merit, places without duty, and pensions without service—for such an aristocracy I have no sympathy; and I think, the sooner its influence is carried away with the corruption on which it has thriven, the better for the country
— John Russell, 1st Earl Russell
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