Quotes3226 of 42574 |
||
|
When you see how in this happy country the lowest and poorest member of
society takes an interest in all public affairs; when you
see how high and low, rich and poor, are all willing to
declare their feelings and convictions; when you see howa
carter, a common sailor, a beggar is still a man, nay,
even more, an Englishmanthen, believe me, you
find yourself very differently affected fromtheexperienceyoufeelwhenstaring
atoursoldiers drilling in Berlin.
1782 Letter to a friend after observing a London by-election. | ||
