Quote#Kindness
The least considerable man among us has an interest equal to the…
Quote byJunius · 1800–1900
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Letters of Junius (1769-1772), No. 37 (19 March 1770).
English (original)
The least considerable man among us has an interest equal to the proudest nobleman, in the laws and constitution of his country, and is equally called upon to make a generous contribution in support of them — whether it be the heart to conceive, the understanding to direct, or the hand to execute.
— Junius
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