On the recordJanuary 1, 1852
The land refused to hold those who would not hold the land on terms of justice and of science.
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Benjamin Disraeli
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
From a political biography, this metaphorical statement describes the consequences of neglecting land and justice in Ireland.
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