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John Russell, 1st Earl Russell Quotes

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, 1846–1852 and 1865–1866 (1792–1878)

John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, KG, GCMG, PC (18 August 1792 – 28 May 1878), known as Lord John Russell before 1861, was a British Whig and Liberal statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the mid-19th century.

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Alternative Names: Lord John Russell • Finality John • John, Earl Russell • John Russell, Earl Russell

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It is very odd that in England, where we execute so many, we do not prevent crimes.

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What a pity that he who steals a penny loaf should be hung, whilst he who steals thousands of the public money should be acquitted!

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