You cannot fight against the future. Time is on our side.

W.E. Gladstone

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Progress

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W.E. Gladstone

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Speech

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Political speech

Language

English

Time

1866 1860s 19th century

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National leader Politician

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Citation

Gladstone, William E. Address on the reform bill. House of Commons meeting. 27 Apr. 1866, The Palace of Westminster, London, England, UK.

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Lincoln, Abraham. "First Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1861, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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An election is coming. Universal peace is declared, and the foxes have a sincere interest in prolonging the lives of the poultry.

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