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We are not to judge individuals hastily on account of social mischiefs, that may be due to them as a body, through their holding of a position inheri… - William Ewart Gladstone
" "We are not to judge individuals hastily on account of social mischiefs, that may be due to them as a body, through their holding of a position inherited from their forefathers, the whole nature of which they have not had strength and depth of wisdom to detect.
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About William Ewart Gladstone
William Ewart Gladstone (29 December 1809 – 19 May 1898) was a British Liberal politician and Prime Minister (1868–1874, 1880–1885, 1886 and 1892–1894). He was a notable political reformer, known for his populist speeches, and was for many years the main political rival of Benjamin Disraeli.
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William Gladstone
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Gladstone
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W. E. Gladstone
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The Rt Hon William Ewart Gladstone
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Gladstone, W. E. (William Ewart)
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