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If it was not absolutely necessary, it was the foolishest thing ev

If it was not absolutely necessary, it was the foolishest thing ever done. – Lord Melbourne

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The amelioration of the world cannot be achieved by sacrifices in moments of crisis; it depends on the efforts made and constantly repeated during the humdrum, uninspiring periods, which separate one crisis from another, and of which normal lives mainly consist. – Aldous Huxley

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People who love soft methods and hate iniquity forget this, — that reform consists in taking a bone from a dog. Philosophy will not do it. – John Jay Chapman

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A reformer is one who sets forth cheerfully toward sure defeat. – Lydia Maria Child

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Of all follies there is none greater than wanting to make the world a better place. – Moli

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