On the recordJanuary 1, 1888
If this be a question of time at all, then it is most important to consider what is the right time.
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William Gladstone
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
From a speech on Home Rule, Gladstone emphasizes the critical importance of choosing the opportune moment for political action.
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