Quote#Nature
Yes, gentlemen, be sure that no power on earth can separate…
Quote byJohn Morley · 1838–1923
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Speech to a conference of Liberal delegates in St. James's Hall (30 July 1884), quoted in The Times (31 July 1884), p. 7.
English (original)
Yes, gentlemen, be sure that no power on earth can separate henceforth the question of mending the House of Commons from the other question of mending or ending the House of Lords. (Loud cheers, the whole assembly rising and waving their hats.)
— John Morley
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