There is a denial of the value of the individual.
CLEMENT ATTLEEThe real test of one’s belief in the doctrine of Habeas Corpus is not when one demands its application on behalf of one’s friends but of one’s enemies.
More Clement Attlee Quotes
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A lot of clever people have got everything except judgement
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The individual is sacrificed to the idol of the German Leader, German State or the German race.
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Christianity affirms the value of each individual soul. Nazism denies it.
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I believe that the foundation of democratic liberty is a willingness to believe that other people may perhaps be wiser than oneself.
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It’s nice to keep in touch – besides, it’s the only place in London where you can park a car.
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It is dangerous to play politics with the Budget.
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The press lives on disaster.
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Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking.
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Not Churchill. Sixty-five, old for a Churchill.
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In a life and death struggle, we cannot afford to leave our destinies in the hands of failures.
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Man’s material discoveries have outpaced his moral progress.
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Russian Communism is the illegitimate child of Karl Marx and Catherine the Great.
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If a rich man wants to help the poor, he should pay his taxes gladly, not dole out money at a whim.
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The Peace Treaties must be scrapped … I stand for no more war and no more secret diplomacy.
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Can’t publish. Don’t rhyme, don’t scan.
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