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“To suppose such a thing possible as a society, in whichmen, who are able and willing to work, cannot support their families, and ought, with a great part of the women, to be compelled to lead a life of celibacy, for fear of having children to be starved; to suppose such a thing possible is…” quote by William Cobbett — Download Open image

“To suppose such a thing possible as a society, in whichmen, who are able and willing to work, cannot support their families, and ought, with a great part of the women, to be compelled to lead a life of celibacy, for fear of having children to be starved; to suppose such a thing possible is monstrous.”

William Cobbett

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