Of all the vulgar arts of government, that of solving every difficulty that might arise by thrusting the hand into the public purse is the most illusory and contemptible. — Robert Peel Copy Share Image
The distinction of being without an honour is becoming a rare and valuable one and should not become extinct. — Robert Peel Copy Share
Can there be a more lamentable picture than that of a Chancellor of the Exchequer seated on an empty chest by a pool of… — Robert Peel Copy Share
Much is said about English severity, but not a word about Irish provocation. — Robert Peel Copy Share
My object, having a surplus to deal with, is to consider how I can deal with it to the greatest advantage to the consumer… — Robert Peel Copy Share
My belief is, from all that I have seen of the French people and their Government, that they are much more likely to presume… — Robert Peel Copy Share
If the spirit of the Reform Bill implies merely, a careful review of institutions, civil and ecclesiastical, undertaken in a friendly temper, combining, with… — Robert Peel Copy Share
On the Wednesday evening - that is, the day I saw her Majesty on this particular point - I had the opportunity of conferring… — Robert Peel Copy Share
I never knew a man escape failures, in either mind or body, who worked seven days in a week. — Robert Peel Copy Share
But after this natural burst of indignation, no man of sense, courage, or prudence will waste his time or his strength in retrospective reproaches… — Robert Peel Copy Share
I shall leave a name execrated by every monopolist...but it may be...sometimes remembered with expressions of goodwill in the abodes of those whose lot… — Robert Peel Copy Share
If wheat were at this moment subject to a duty of twenty shillings the quarter, and if Indian corn were virtually excluded, next winter… — Robert Peel Copy Share
I feel and know that the Repeal must lead to the dismemberment of this great empire; must make Great Britain a fourth-rate power in… — Robert Peel Copy Share
Agitation is the marshalling of the conscience of a nation to mold its laws. — Robert Peel Copy Share
