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Benjamin Disraeli: “But though nature will never ultimately permit this theory of natural equality to be practised, the preaching of this…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1852
But though nature will never ultimately permit this theory of natural equality to be practised, the preaching of this dogma has already caused much mischief, and may occasion much more.
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Benjamin Disraeli

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From his biography of Lord George Bentinck, this passage argues that the theory of natural equality is impractical and harmful.

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