Robert Peel - Country Quotes

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As minister of the Crown…I reserve to myself, distinctly and unequivocally, the right of adapting my conduct to the exigency of the moment, and to the wants of the country.

Robert Peel

My object, having a surplus to deal with, is to consider how I can deal with it to the greatest advantage to the consumer— how, without inflicting any injury on Canada, I can secure the most substantial benefit to this country, to the manufacturing, to the commercial, and to the agricultural interests... The real way in which we can benefit the working and manufacturing classes is, unquestionably, by removing the burden that presses on the springs of manufactures and commerce.

Robert Peel

No man attached to his country could always acquiesce in the opinions of the majority.

Robert Peel

There will always be found a permanent fund of discontent and dissatisfaction in every country.

Robert Peel