A Government which is strong enough to hold its own will generally command an acquiescence which with all but very speculative minds, is the equivalent of contentment. (Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury)

A Government which is strong enough to hold its own will generally command an acquiescence which with all but very speculative minds, is the equivalent of contentment.

Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury

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