On the recordJanuary 1, 1852
Where millions were to be expended by the state, something more advantageous to the community should accrue than the temporary subsistence of the multitude.
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Benjamin Disraeli
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
In his biography of Lord George Bentinck, Disraeli argues that state expenditure should aim for lasting community advantage beyond mere temporary relief.
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