I confess that for fifteen years my efforts in education, and my hopes of success in establishing a system of national education, have always been associated with the idea of coupling the education of this country with the religious communities which exist. – Richard Cobden
I have been particularly struck with the overwhelming evidence which is given as to the fitness of the natives of India for high offices and employments. – Richard Cobden
But it is my happiness to be half Welsh, and that the better half. – Richard Cobden
I therefore declare, that if you wish any remission of the taxation which falls upon the homes of the people of England and Wales, you can only find it by reducing the great military establishments, and diminishing the money paid to fighting men in time of peace. – Richard Cobden
In my lifetime, Ive discovered a great many incredibly talented individuals. Some have achieved stardom. Simultaneously, Ive seen many dreams shattered, egos destroyed and lives changed forever. The end destination may well be fame and fortune, but the road to stardom is littered with broken hearts. – Nigel Lythgoe