On the recordJanuary 1, 1852
But duty scorns prudence, and criticism has few terrors for a man with a great purpose.
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Benjamin Disraeli
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
From a political biography, this statement reflects on the resolve required for significant political action.
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